Our Address:
12200 Fairhill Road, Floor A3
Fairhill Partners Collaborative Campus
Cleveland, OH 44120

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We recognize adoption as a complex, lifelong, and intergenerational journey with ongoing impact for all those whose lives are touched by it.

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Upcoming Programs

Let's Get Calm: Practical Strategies to Move from Dysregulation to Regulation with Lesli Johnson

8:00 - 9:00 PM ET | Monday, March 18

Trauma and nervous system dysregulation can lead to long-term health issues and let's face it, it's uncomfortable to feel uneasy in our bodies. This presentation will offer multiple ways to incorporate simple lifestyle practices to calm and soothe your brain and body. From breathwork to Brainspotting (and much more) you'll have the option to practice some of these exercises right away and experience a greater sense of well-being.


Special Event: Somebody's Daughter Film Screening American Online Debut with Zara Phillips

7:30 - 9:30 PM ET | Monday, April 1

Join us for the American online debut of this special new film: Somebody’s Daughter by Zara Phillips.

Somebody’s Daughter is a film based on Zara Phillip’s book of the same title. Presented in partnership with Adoption Knowledge Affiliates and Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York.

Adopted as a baby in the 1960s, becoming a backing vocalist to well-known bands in the 80s, and getting sober at 22, Zara takes us on her journey to uncover the truth about her history. The story is told with humor and no-holds-barred honesty about the complexity of having four parents, becoming a mother, and learning to navigate it all. A discussion with the filmmaker will follow the film.

Please note the event is from 7:30-9:30 PM. There is an $11 base price to register, but please consider selecting the $20 ticket to help keep Adoption Network Cleveland events accessible to all. All proceeds above the base ticket price will benefit Adoption Network Cleveland, keeping unbiased and informative programs fee-free.


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Our Mission

Adoption Network Cleveland connects and empowers individuals, organizations, and communities impacted by adoption and foster care, providing a source of healing for those in need since 1988.

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On the Blog

Abby joined Adoption Network Cleveland as the Family Support Coordinator in January 2024. In this role, she is responsible for providing responsive support and opportunities for parents, caregivers, and youth in adoptive, foster, and kinship families.

Join us in celebrating the invaluable contributions of Black authors, creators, and educators this February—and all year long. In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting profound works covering adoption, foster care, and kinship care by Black researchers and storytellers. If any of these books spark your interest, consider purchasing from a Black-owned bookstore.

We need Lobby Day volunteers! Register by March 15th to join us in making a difference!

“After every Lobby Day, people come back at the end and they are invigorated and excited and say—that was amazing! I’m so glad I did that! I felt like I made a difference!!” our contract lobbyist Aaron Ockerman said. “Any trepidation they had at 9 am is completely gone by 3 pm.”