Meet other local adoptive parents, those who have been adopted, birth parents and anyone thinking of adopting or being involved in adoption in any way. Gather to discuss acceptance, social and legal issues, and to offer support to one another.

“ Mom of two boys (now teens) adopted from Bulgaria. Secretary of local chapter FRUA, INC (Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption, Including Neighboring Countries). ”

“ We adopted our 21 month old son from Russia. Would love to be part of an adoption meetup group, to share our experiences with other adoptive families. I'd be happy to help organize but don't have time to start the group myself. We live in West Seattle. ”

“ We are in the process of adopting 2 older kids from Ukraine. I would like to make some friends who are also adoptig or adopted from Russia or Ukraine. ”

“ Hi, Im a stay at home mom with 4 biracial kids. Looking for other people with similar situations. Some play dates and parents nights out. ”

“ I am an adoptive mom. I'm looking for the opportunity to meet others that have been involved in adoptions from all angles - birth parents, adoptive parents, adoptees, bio-grandparents and more. I want to hear your story and share mine. ”

“ We are in the process of adopting (waiting for a match). I'd love to be in contact (email and occasional in person) with people in the area who have also adopted children. ”

“ Hi. I would like to join this group because I love meeting new people and making new friends that share the same interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want my daughter to grow up knowing other children that she can identify with. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I found out that I was adopted and would like to join a support group. ”

“ Our adoptive son, Joe, is now 17 months old. I would LOVE to meet with parents who have also adopted. I'd like to hear their stories and share information about the adoption experience as well as just the experience of being parents. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my husband and I have been trying to conceive for 2 and a half years with no luck! ”

“ We adopted our daughter from China in April 2004. I look forward to connecting with more people who have (or have been) adopted. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have a 1 year old Corgi that needs to get out and play some more, and she only seems to play with her breed. Plus I am just INLOVE with Pembrokes! ”

“ Hello! I'm so happy to have found an adoptive families' group! (Thanks, Cynthia!) Our daughter is adopted from China, and we just celebrated our two-year Gotcha Day anniversary last week. We look forward to meeting other adoptive parents and thei ”

“ Hi- My name is Caryn and my husband and I adopted our son from Guatemala and I would love to meet other families in the area. I live in Redmond and am excited to meet other parents and their kids at a meetup soon! ”

“ Hi everyone! We live on the Eastside and are new to Washington. Our daughter from China is 3-1/2 years old! She just started preschool and is quickly adjusting to a new place, new friends, a new everything! We, adults, however, are trying to keep ”

“ Hi everybody! I'm the organizer of the East Sound D&D Meetup, better known as the Seattle D&D Meetup. I want to keep abreast of when new meetups begin so I can help the groups succeed. ”

“ Hello, I am Beth and my husband and I adopted from China. We adopted our little girl in March 2005. Our little girl is currently 2.5 years old and we are hoping to meet other families on the Eastside. I work days so weekends or early eves work b ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it is a wonderful way to meet new people and develop new friendships for our family! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have a 3 yr old and recently moved to the eastside and would like to meet new moms. ”

“ I'm a WAHM of virtual twins. I want to create balance for our family. Business meetings/groups for business growth/development and playgroups for social development. ”