Annual Gathering

November 6-8, 2009

2nd Annual Gathering for Adoptees and Foster Care Alumni of African Descent: Growing and Organizing Together: Creating Our Own Identities

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Announcing the 2nd annual gathering of adoptees (transracial/international and same race) and foster care alums of African descent in Oakland, California, November 6-8, 2009.

AFAAD (Adopted and Fostered Adults of the African Diaspora) was formed specifically to support adopted and fostered people, to share our common and divergent experiences around race, adoption, joy, loss, family, search and reunion, and self identity and to celebrate our unique creativity, stories and community.

The purpose of this historic gathering will be to make connections, network, provide healing space, and to celebrate the diversity of our amazing diaspora of transracial, international, domestic adoptees and foster care alums. AFAAD uses “Black” in the widest diasporic sense, which includes African, African American, bi-racial and multi heritage, Afroasian and Afrolatino peoples.

We will also take some time for the strategic planning for the long-term goals of AFAAD as a social justice and community support organization.

Who can Register:

Adoptees and Foster Care Alumni of African descent 18 years and older.

REGISTER HERE!!

Where:

AFAAD’s 2009 Gathering is being hosted by the lovely Washington Inn, 495 Tenth Street, Oakland CA, ideally situated at the center of downtown Oakland, CA, close to all forms of public transportation. For more information call  510-452-1776. Individuals visiting the Bay Area must make their own hotel reservations separately from AFAAD Gathering registration.

** Limited Partial Scholarships are available – please email afaadinfo@gmail.com or give us a call at 510-629-6531 for details.

What if you cant make it this year and you still want to support? Are you not an adoptee or foster care alum, and you want to support our work? Please DONATE HERE or see sponsor information below.

Conference Information and Registration : Updated Soon!

• Call for Sessions
• Schedule of Events
• Registration Information
• Hotel and Travel Information
• Visiting the Bay Area
• Sponsor the 2009 Gathering