We are thrilled to share some truly exciting news with you: Adoption Mosaic has officially transitioned from a LLC to a nonprofit organization, in partnership with the Women’s Foundation of Oregon! As we center the lived experiences of adoptees in everything we do, this step is a natural evolution of our mission.

Save the Date: November 13th Launch Event!
YOU are invited for a milestone moment in Adoption Mosaic’s history! You’ll not only hear about our three-year growth plan, but you’ll also get a sneak peek into the exciting upcoming programs and expanded services we’re rolling out. You’ll also have the chance to meet and connect with our wonderful team, who consists of board members, trainers, consultants, and the behind-the-scenes people, those that bring the heart of Adoption Mosaic to life. Add your tile to the mosaic and register!

Transracial Parenting: We’re also excited to let you know that although our Transracial Parenting course has just begun, registration remains open through the end of today, Monday, September 22nd. It’s not too late to join in and be part of this meaningful learning space.

Below, you’ll find some heartfelt quotes from our recent We The Experts Adoptee Speaker series on Disordered Eating. We encourage you to take a look at those reflections to see just how meaningful this conversation was for so many. We want to extend a huge thank you to our panelists, Teresa Hughes, Mary Carman, Dr. Melanie (JaeHee) Chung-Sherman, and Lorie Tensen for their incredible vulnerability and courage in sharing their stories. Thank you, as well, to Patrece Maluzynsky for going through the preparation to be a panelist; we look forward to her being on a future panel! 

Thank you for being part of this community. Together, we’re creating a space where adoptee voices are not just heard, but truly centered.

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Astrid Castro, Founder & CEO

We are looking forward to our next We the Experts coming up on October 11! Estrangement and reconnection is a difficult and nuanced conversation, and we are going to be diving in from multiple standpoints with our first ever We the Experts that will include both adoptee and non-adoptee panelists, while maintaining an adoptee-centered space. We hope that you can join us.

Join us Thursday, October 30 from 4pm- 6pm PT for our final Adoption Mosaic Mixer of the year!

The Adoption Mosaic Mixer is a free online event to connect with our adoptee community and share our passion projects, businesses, and creations with each other.

Our intention is to facilitate the building and strengthening of relationships within our community and support each other.

This is an adoptee-only event.

Began September 16, 2025
Registration remaining open through the end of today, September 22.

a step toward lifting the burden

Every adoptee deserves parents who are willing to engage in hard conversations about race, especially when their experiences differ from their child's. This course is an opportunity for parents to learn, unlearn, and begin building awareness of their own racial identity. Attending this course is a step toward lifting the burden many transracial and interracial adoptees carry within their adoptive families.

Transracial Parenting—an 8-week course designed to offer adoptive parents a supportive, compassionate space to deepen their understanding of race and racism.

Together, we'll explore:

• The history of race and adoption in the U.S.

• How to talk about race and racism

• The identity struggles many transracial adoptees face

• How race and racism show up in your family and community

Our team of experienced facilitators—all transracial adoptees themselves, including Astrid—will guide these conversations with care, honesty, and lived expertise. 

Transracial Parenting 2025 began September 16th. Those who register today will receive a recording of the first day. Register today as this course is only offered once a year!

Begins October 15, 2025

unfortunately love is not enough

Your kids are now adults with their own thoughts and feelings about adoption; unfortunately love is not enough for you to engage in tough conversations about adoption with your adult adoptees. Join a community of other seasoned parents who are learning to think deeply and critically about adoption and practice talking about the tough stuff. Click here to learn more.

• Parents: Wondering if this course is right for you? 

• Adoptees: Not sure how to approach your parents about attending this course? 

Schedule a FREE 15 minute Zoom meeting with Adoption Mosaic founder and CEO, Astrid Castro. Click here to schedule.

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