chinese adoptee collective
a growing group of people adopted from china organizing events, sharing resources, and working towards liberation for our community.
2026 conference
general info | program (coming soon!) | virtual fundraiser
general info
chinese adoptee collective presents “FAMILY,” the second closed* conference for people adopted from china ::
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who :: people (18 yo+) adopted from china
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when :: may 22-25, 2026
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where :: in person at asian arts initiative, 1219 vine st, chinatown, philadelphia, pa 19107 (see “collective gems <3” google map for local community recs!)
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how :: 100% grassroots volunteer and community organized. learn more about our virtual fundraiser to help offset conference costs here.
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cost :: pay what you can/no one turned away for lack of funds (pwyc/notaflof), our registration form has a sliding scale for attendees
chinese adoptee collective (cac) is thrilled to present “FAMILY” - first, found, and future - the 2nd closed* conference for people adopted from china, to take place may 22-25 2026 at the asian arts initiative in person (free digital conference to be published afterward). swipe for faq >>>>>
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* closed means people adopted from china who are 18+ years old. no general public, partners, or adoptive parents
know before you go
the space ::
- asian arts initiative :: 2 gender neutral restrooms per floor, fully ada accessible, one elevator, 25 stairs per floor (3 floors)
public safety ::
- masks and a negative rapid test required and provided for free
- hand sanitizer encouraged and free
- stay home if you are feeling sick!!
what to bring ::
- suggestions :: pen, journal, water bottle, and snacks
- all food is pay-your-own-way / on-your-own (see “collective gems <3” google map for community reccs!)
travel ::
- approx 20 min/$50 rideshare from airport
- approx 45 min/$7 train from airport (septa.org for more info)
lodgings ::
- best western plus convention center - promo code coming soon!
faq :: coming soon!
virtual fundraiser
to help offset conference costs we are hosting a virtual fundraiser. if somebody you know could benefit from this effort please consider donating and sharing! too many adoptees have never had the opportunity to be in a safer, braver, closed space with folks like them. by donating today you are helping chinese adoptees create this space as a service to our community. 💛
we are a 100% volunteer and donation based collective seeking to break even on the cost of this 2nd conference in order to be able to continue to serve our community with pay-what-you-can (pwcyc) and no-one-turned-away-for-lack-of-funds (notaflof) opportunities.
link to donate ::
https://gofund.me/3266e3ec2