Where curiosity meets belonging.

Supporting adoptees and their village as they navigate lifelong identity development and discover a sense of belonging in community.

“Shift the focus back to the adoptees, to our voices, to our truth, and to our healing.”
-Jesse, Adoptee

  • Adoptees require intentional support as we move through life. From starting college to becoming a parent, being an adoptee is a lifelong journey.

    Zoë Hansen-DiBello, Founder & CEO

  • “Over 60, still struggling with my adoption.”

    -Comment from Adoptee Identity TikTok

  • “I need this app now. My kids don’t understand their dad. He’s adopted.”

    -American College Health Association conference attendee

  • “My husband and I are considering adoption, where can I sign up?”

    -American College Health Association conference attendee

Adoptees are everywhere.

They are our students, our patients, our colleagues, and our family members. The common adoption narrative doesn’t account for the nuance and the identity development challenges adoptees face.

A facts infographic featuring four statistics about adoption and mental health in the US. The statistics highlight that 1 in 10 adults consider themselves adopted, 50% are estimated to be adopted from the foster care system, they are twice as likely to develop a substance use disorder, and four times greater risk of attempting suicide compared to non-adopted peers.

Adoptee Identity reveals the layers that others often overlook.

*Source: National Institutes of Health & The Dave Thomas Foundation

Smartphone displaying a message that says 'UNKNOWN. Your biological and adaptive roots are complex. Some parts of your story may remain unknown.'

Simple tools to explore a complicated identity:

  • Framework developed from lived experience and research

  • Guided meditations

  • Reflective journaling tools

  • Audio and visual storytelling

  • Personal growth analytics

Better communication means better health care.

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