Become a Member
Since its inception in 1988, Adoption Network Cleveland has been a membership organization that includes adoptees, birthparents, prospective and current adoptive and foster parents and professionals. Through our members, we can present a united voice in our public policy efforts, create a community where multiple perspectives are shared, and more effectively raise the community's awareness about adoption and how it impacts our community. We depend on our members to give us feedback and to let us know what additional services they need. Many of our longstanding volunteers and donors started out as members who found ways to become even more connected to the mission of Adoption Network Cleveland. Please consider joining us!
Members receive:
- CONNECTION to a community of caring people who understand and support you in your adoption journey, every step of the way
- SUBSCRIPTION to our bi-monthly newsletter, Guidance, including event information, calendar, stories, photos and information on issues
- DISCOUNTS and advanced notice on programs and events
- A VOICE in Ohio public policy issues affecting adoption and foster care
- MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER, Pipeline
- BORROWING PRIVILEGES to our Resource Library of books and movies (click here to view more information on our library)
- SEARCH AND REUNION support assistance at search membership level
- UNLIMITED ATTENDANCE at support and discussion meetings including General Meetings and Post Adoption Groups
By becoming a member, your support helps us provide a variety of low cost or no cost programs including:
- General Support and Discussion Meetings - In Cuyahoga, Lake, and Summit counties
- Adoption Helpline - Support, information and referral
- Adoption Navigators - Individuals with extensive training who help families navigate the adoption system
- Birthparent Support - Regular support meetings and a Birthmother's Day Ceremony
- Adoption Help - For children and teens waiting in the foster care system
- Post-Adopt Support & Outings - To provide families a place to connect and share resources and support
- Community Outreach - Public policy advocacy, community awareness campaigns and a speaker's bureau
- Adoption Library - Borrow books, videos and articles
Membership fees are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law. For more information on joining Adoption Network Cleveland, please stop by, call or email us!
Who are the members of Adoption Network Cleveland?
Anyone is welcome as a member of Adoption Network Cleveland and people join the organization for a variety of reasons. Adult adoptees make up about half of our membership and birthparents make up about a quarter; they often join to start a search, or simply to get support and know they are not alone.
Adoptive and prospective adoptive parents and families represent the other quarter, joining to take advantage of our services such as workshops, general meetings and other programs. Professionals and organizations join to take part in our educational programming and to support our efforts. We also have many members who are not personally touched by adoption and foster care, but recognize the importance of supporting the adoption and foster care community. The majority of our members renew their memberships even long after their own issues are resolved as they enjoy getting our newsletter and staying involved and supportive to others.
Click HERE to become a member or renew your membership now!