The AIS/CTC emotional support group is available to meet before every general meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 6:00 PM. Additional phone support and sessions are available on an as-needed basis.
We're here to listen, care and help!
Please call at least 24 hours in advance to confirm your attendance:
Kathy Mackechney, LCSW at 303-960-6964
Suzanne Matson, MA at 303-838-1313
WHEN:
AIS-CTC meets the fourth Tuesday of every month
(except in December)
7:30pm-9:00pm
WHERE:
Salem United Church of Christ
5300 E. Florida Ave.
Denver, Colorado
(East of Colorado Blvd., at the intersection of Florida and Grape Avenues)
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"I don't know why I don't come here more often. I always feel so good when I leave!" - Karen, a first mom who became a new member after attending several meetings over the course of a year. |
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"I've never felt so comfortable in a group of strangers before." - Bryan, a male adoptee attending his first meeting. |
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As a birthmother, I searched for years to find my daughter. I joined Adoptees in Search to further my search. I found support, a warm welcome, open hearts and love. Through AIS I found her. My search ended in death and heartache, yet I think of AIS with fondness and gratitude as knowing is much better than not knowing." ~Maggie |
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"I have finally found a place to go where I know others will understand what I am feeling and saying, but the best part of AIS is being able to hear from all members of the triad. My experiences with the people there made it possible for me to understand more about my own situation and reunion." ~Tammy |
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"When I came to my first AIS meeting, it was for the purpose of learning search techniques - which I got...but I also found something much more valuable: others that shared my everyday adoptive thoughts (What is my heritage? Where did I get my hazel eyes? Where did my love of music come from?); plus, I found that the roller coaster feelings I was experiencing throughout my search/reunion were "normal!" Thank you AIS" ~Candy |
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"....I KNEW if I ever showed my face in front of a group of adoptees I would be stoned to death, after being branded with a scarlet A. This fear and poor self-image halted much of my emotional growth. Before I could face my relinquished son upon reunion, I had to be able to face myself as a birthmother... Through birthmother and adoptee camaraderie, and the tremendous support I have gotten from my fellow former "unwed mothers," I was able to enter reunion with the confidence needed to enjoy my son, AND myself, and assure a successful reunion." ~ Michele |
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"During our time together, I was able to share the grief and joy of my most recent experiences with my (teenage) adopted children and their birth mothers... Living with the adoption experience fills our lives with complexities. Each of us has our own unique path of loss and healing...Through the journey there comes a realization that we are more than what happened to us... and in a way, our loss becomes our gain." ~ Linda |
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"AIS means connectedness to others who genuinely share and truly support your adoption related issues." ~Tim |
You can now join the free online AIS/CTC reunion registry directly by logging in and providing information about yourself and the person(s) you are seeking. We will never sell your information to anyone. We will only disclose your information to the person(s) you are looking for. Please note that any fields labeled "visible on your profile" are visible only to the site administrator. In order to help us minimize SPAM and computer generated messages, registration involves these steps:
1) Create a login account by providing basic information and establishing your password.You will receive an electronic response from AIS/CTC.
2) Click on the link we send from the email address you provide in order to confirm your registration.
3) Once you confirm your registration, the registry administrator will approve and enable your account, usually within 24-48 hours. You will receive a second email from AIS/CTC informing you that your account is now active.
4) From the AIS/CTC homepage, use your login name and password and click on the "Login" button. You will still be on the home page, but if you scroll back down the page, you will notice a greeting with your username. Click on "My Profile" to see what you've already entered, or click on "Edit My Profile" to make changes or add more detailed information about yourself and the person(s) for whom you are searching. See our FAQ section, or contact us for more help.
By joining this registry, you certify and acknowledge that you:
Are over the age of 18 and are the person named as the registrant or their legal representative.
Consent to the release of your name and contact information in the event of a possible match.
Agree to hold harmless Adoptees in Search - The Colorado Triad Connection, its Board, and its members from any results, errors, omissions or failure to notify any party. Please remember to update your contact information if it changes.
Understand that AIS/CTC makes no guarantees regarding the outcome of any registration, search and reunion. We will do everything we can to verify matches and contact people in a timely manner. However, because we are a volunteer organization, we operate under the constraints of certain variables and limitations.
By clicking here, I affirm that I understand and agree to the above terms and conditions.
Thank you for becoming part of our community!