- D
- H
Support Adoptee Advocates of Michigan's Mission
0% complete
$652 raised of $1.5K
10 donations
Adoptees are marginalized citizens.
Adopted people don't have the same legal rights as non-adoptees, and experience different obstacles than the rest of society.
- Denied the right to our own vital records.
- Denied knowledge of our own medical history.
- Loss of identity through name changes.
- Denied personal history and reason for placement.
- Loss of biological reflections and relationships.
- Denied knowledge of racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
- Loss of homeland and language of origin.
- Difficulty obtaining various government identification and paperwork.
- Often given inaccurate background information.
- Always expected to express gratitude.
- Subject to financial burdens to gain information.
- Always expected to express gratitude.
- Subject to financial burdens to gain information about origins.
- Overrepresented in mental health settings.
- At 4x a greater risk for suicide attempts.
You can help us!
- Sign up to support legislation efforts that restore rights for adopted people.
- Educate yourself and others about the history and ethics of adoption, and that adoptees face challenges not currently recognized by society.
- Support mothers and families with resources to be able to keep families together.
- Support Adoptee Rights through monetary donations to help us continue our efforts to advocate on behalf of both domestic and international adoptees.
About Adoptee Advocates of Michigan (AAOM)
We are a grass-roots volunteer-based organization comprised primarily of adopted people and others affected by adoption. We seek to educate the public about the side of adoption that is not currently recognized by society in hopes of restoring the rights of adult adopted people, and help change the narrative around adoption to one that is better for those of all ages who live under its influence.
AAOM currently supports lobbying efforts, printing, website and social media marketing, monthly and bi-monthly events and gatherings, and these all involve various expenses to facilitate. We would like to continue to grow our organization and its influence in the State of Michigan, and we appreciate any financial help you are willing to offer to help us.
Thank you for your consideration.
Organizer
