Many adoptive families seek out others whose families are similar to their own to provide friendship, support and to exchange ideas and information about caring for their children. It is often also helpful for adopted children to spend time talking with other children who have been adopted. Adoptive parent groups in Utah have met regularly since the early 1970's. The first Culture Camp, held for children adopted from Korea, was held in 1983. Camps are a wonderful way for children who are adopted from countries or cultures other than those of their adoptive parents to learn about their culture and make friends with other adopted children. Adoption support groups are often formed with the purpose of serving families who have adopted a particular type of child or a child from a specific country. Other groups are formed by adoption agencies to serve the families who have adopted through that agency. Groups may meet as often as once a week or as rarely as once a year.

Please check the Calendar of Events and Training Opportunities for upcoming events sponsored by these groups. If you are aware of a group that could be listed on this site please email Kathy at ks@adoptex.org.

CLUSTERS Foster and Adoptive Families

CULTURE GROUPS