The Ties Program's Intercountry Adoptee Rights & Safety Guide

Community and information-sharing is more important than ever. Our friends over at the Ties Program have written an Intercountry Adoptee Rights and Safety Guide.

The current political climate has surfaced a question many of us never expected to ask: “Am I truly safe here?”

For intercountry adoptees, moments like this—when immigration enforcement is highly visible and emotionally charged—can stir deep uncertainty around safety, belonging, and identity. This isn’t just a political issue; it’s a profoundly personal reckoning with our status as immigrants. Even adoptees who are U.S. citizens may feel impacted, as adoption exists at the intersection of family, borders, and systems that have not always protected us well.

First and foremost: you are not alone. Whatever you’re feeling - anxiety, anger, numbness, confusion - is valid.

Whether you’re preparing for a return trip to your birth country or simply navigating daily life, increased attention on ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) can trigger a real sense of insecurity. At Ties, we are holding space for that anxiety—while also helping turn fear into preparation. To read the full guide and for the most recent updates, please navigate to The Ties' original post here.