Jeannette, a transracial adoptive parent, shares the story of her family and how programs at Adoption Network Cleveland support and connect them to other families just like their own.

This month marks a meaningful milestone for Adoption Network Cleveland: the one-year anniversary of our Transnational Adoptee Group. What began as a hopeful idea—to create a space specifically for transnational adoptees to connect—has grown into a vibrant, welcoming community.

March with Adoption Network Cleveland in Pride in CLE 2026

A recap of Lobby Day 2026

Adoption Network Cleveland's reflections on Primary Trust, the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Eboni Booth

Adoption Network Cleveland invites individuals who have interacted with adoption facilitators, brokers, or consultants to share their experiences via a confidential online survey. We are looking with people who worked with Ohio-based entities, or were referred to such an entity out of state by an agency or entity in Ohio.

Learn more about Adoption Network Cleveland's free workshop "Adoption 101: Where Do I Begin?", an introductory online workshop that provides clear, unbiased information about adoption.

Join Adoption Network Cleveland in Columbus on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, for Lobby Day. Together, we can help shape policies that directly impact adoptees, families, and the broader child welfare community.

In November, Adoption Network Cleveland’s board welcomed three new board members: Victor M. Barbalato III, Maureen Heffernan, and Joshua D. Payne.

The Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) is a national assessment-based certificate program designed for mental health practitioners to gain clinical knowledge and skills to effectively serve the adoption and kinship network.

This bill would repair existing legislation so that all adoptees who were legally adopted by American parents are ensured U.S. citizenship. Take action today!

Whitney is a Certified Somatic Coach and accredited Life Coach (ICF-ACC) who specializes in Body-Oriented Coaching – a gentle, evidence-informed approach that integrates mind-body awareness and nervous system support into the coaching process.

If you’re interested, please reach out to Savannah Johns at savannah.johns@adoptionnetwork.org. You can email your written piece directly, or contact Savannah to schedule a conversation or interview.