InterCountry Adoptee Voices (ICAV)
A global network created by intercountry adoptees, for intercountry adoptees.
Since 1998, we have connected adoptees across the world, amplified our diverse lived experiences, and advocated for our lifelong rights and needs. ICAV also contributes adoptee-led consultations, research and policy advice to governments and public institutions.
Find Support
Find post adoption support by location
Adoptees Connect
Find adoptee-led groups worldwide
Adoptee Voices
Resources created by lived experiences
Search & Reunion
Origins, family searching and reunion
Advocacy & Rights
Human rights, justice and adoption reform
Resources & Education
Research, publications and education
Explore Adoptee Voices & ICAV Expertise
ICAV produces resources with adoptee contributors, connects people to independently published adoptee work, and offers adoptee-led expertise to governments and institutions.
ICAV-Published Voices
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Independent Adoptee Creators
Discover books, blogs, art, podcasts and films by adoptees connected with ICAV, published on their own platforms.
Government & Policy Advisory
Adoptee-led consultations, commissioned research, historical investigations and policy advice for governments and public institutions.
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Latest from ICAV
- Changing an Adopted Child’s Name: Identity & Rights
- Intercountry Adoption Search for Origins
- Cut Chilli Melbourne Community Event
Popular ICAV Resources
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