chinese adoptee collective

a growing group of people adopted from china organizing events, sharing resources, and working towards liberation for our community.

2026 conference

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 >

chinese adoptee collective presents “FAMILY” - first, found, and future - the second closed* conference for people adopted from china ::

who :: people (18 yo+) adopted from china
when :: may 22-25, 2026
where :: in person at asian arts initiative, 1219 vine st, chinatown, philadelphia, pa 19107 (free digital conference to be published afterward - see “collective gems <3” google map for local community recs!)
how :: 100% grassroots volunteer and community organized. learn more about our virtual fundraiser to help offset conference costs here.
cost :: pay what you can/no one turned away for lack of funds (pwyc/notaflof), our registration form has a sliding scale for attendees

our sponsors and collaborators

this aapi month we are thrilled to recognize our 2026 conference sponsors and collaborators 💛 cac hand selects each organization to invite to sponsor the conference in order to complement the program and highlight organizations we are truly proud to partner with ::

THANK YOU so much for your support ❣️

virtual fundraiser

https://gofund.me/3266e3ec2

chinese adoptee collective (cac) is thrilled to present, "FAMILY" - first, found, and future, the 2nd closed* conference for people adopted from china on may 22 - 25 2026 at the asian arts initiative (aai) in downtown chinatown, philadelphia, pa. 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. https://gofund.me/3266e3ec2

program

click here to see a plain doc of the program :: https://bit.ly/familyprogram-cac2026

✨swipe through for program highlights >

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, provided, and free
stay home if you are feeling sick!!

venue safety protocols ::

venue reception area - the venue includes two front doors with a vestibule/foyer in between them. the street facing front door will be open during conference operating hours while the 2nd front door will be locked and require a cac organizer to open it.
cac reception protocols - cac trains all reception volunteers with venue protocol if someone were to enter the building unwelcome

what to bring ::

suggestions :: pen, journal, ear plugs, water and snacks
all food and drink is pay-your-own-way / on-your-own (see “collective gems <3” google map for community reccs!)

dress code :: casual - dress up as little or as much as you feel comfortable!

travel ::

approx 20 min/$50 rideshare from airport
approx 45 min/$7 train from airport (septa.org for more info)

lodgings :: for conference attendees looking to book accommodations, we have secured a limited hotel block and 1 coupon code for nearby hotel. please refer to your confirmation email for more details or reach out to us via email at chineseadopteecollective@gmail.com to learn more. in order to respect the privacy of attendees, we are not publicly sharing the names of the hotels.

telegram ::

we made a telegram for confirmed conference registrants in order to optimize conference communication leading up to and during the event. please use this link with the name used to register to request access: https://t.me/+xIHoQKGuOLI3YWYx.
please note :: this group chat is for confirmed 2026 cac conference registrants only and by joining one is agreeing to follow cac guidelines as outlined here :: https://bit.ly/cacrules2025

* closed means only for adults (18+) adopted from china. no adoptive parents. no partners. no general public.