“If the system were designed to protect adoptees, why do so many have to fight for their rights?” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Adoption isn't just a childhood experience, it's a life-long experience.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Adoptees deserve open records because deception and partial truths do not set us free.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Adoptee rights are everyone's rights, and they deserve to be protected.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“You were tossed away like a pair of beautiful, brand new shoes that did not quite fit.” — Donna K. Childree Copy Share Image
“It's illegal to deny people their records due to race or gender. Adoptees deserve the same rights and protections.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“Adoption is a lifelong journey. It means different things to me at different times. Sometimes it is just a part of who… — Kelly DiBenedetto Copy Share Image
“Being denied their original birth certificates isn't just a problem for adoptees. It's a social problem, requiring social change.” — DaShanne Stokes Copy Share Image
“But Nita had always seen having a child as selfish. Why bring another soul into this world, she'd say, when there are… — Ramez Naam Copy Share Image
