Virtual mentorship for adoptees — by adoptees.

The Adoptee Mentoring Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created by adoptees, for adoptees. We offer compassionate, trauma-informed virtual mentorship to adopted individuals aged 12 and older, led by mentors who share lived adoptee experience.

The Adoptee Lounge

The Adoptee Lounge is a virtual space where adoptees can connect and build community with one another. We offer dedicated groups for youth, young adults, and adults.

Adults (23 and up) - $10
Youth & Young Adults (12-22) - $35

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1:1 Mentorship

One-on-one virtual mentorship offers adoptees (ages 12 and up) a space to explore their adoption story with a trained mentor.

Adoptees (ages 12 and up) - $60

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Help Adoptees Feel Seen and Heard

Your donation helps create safe, affirming spaces for adoptees to grow, heal, and thrive through community and mentorship.

  • Mentee

    Being part of the AMS community gave me access to a shared space I’d never had before—The Slack channel became my adoptee-resource rolodex… it became a life-saving resource that reminded me I’m not alone.

  • Former Mentor

    Being seen in our identity in little and big ways is so important. It's helpful to hear others' stories and have others hear your story. Levity and lightness are needed and welcomed.”

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From The Blog

Dive into real stories, reflections, and resources from our adoptee and mentor community.

Recent Articles
From ALMA to The Adoptee Lounge
From ALMA to The Adoptee Lounge

How the 1970s adoption reform movement shaped my journey—and how today’s virtual community continues the legacy of connection and healing. 

Project Update: Supporting Adoptees through Mentorship and Mutual Aid
Project Update: Supporting Adoptees through Mentorship and Mutual Aid

We partnered with UWT and AIRE on a fully adoptee-led research project exploring how mentorship supports identity, belonging, and healing for adopted people across their lifetime.

Why Adoptees Need Community—and How Adoptive Parents Can Support Them
Why Adoptees Need Community—and How Adoptive Parents Can Support Them

Adoptees need community. Connection with fellow adoptees fosters healing and identity, and adoptive parents can support this by holding space, staying open, and helping fund access to mentorship.