About Free The Adoptee
Free The Adoptee is a virtual wellness, education, and advocacy centre for adoptees and those impacted by the family policing system in so-called British Columbia and beyond.
We focus on providing enriching and innovative learning, healing, and advocacy opportunities that challenge traditional narratives of family policing. We aim to meet the needs of our community in a dignifying and strength-based way.
We aim to create a space that prioritizes the well-being and voices of those who the adoption industry and family policing system have impacted.
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A future free from family policing.
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We aim to transform how we support adoptees and those impacted by family policing, focusing on well-being, education, and advocacy. By initiating and engaging in critical conversations and practices, we aim to expand awareness of family policing beyond traditional spaces.
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At Free The Adoptee, we are dedicated to creating an accessible and healing space for learning, wellness and change for the adoptees and those impacted by family policing. Our work is heavily guided by our values:
Belonging
Dignity
Integrity
Innovation
Wellness
Humility
Who We Are
Who We Are Not
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At Free The Adoptee, we prioritize your well-being and healing through preventative care. While we're here to support you, please note that we are not an emergency-based service. If you require immediate assistance, we recommend contacting your local crisis helpline or emergency services.
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Free The Adoptee is an independent organization. We're not a government agency. Instead, we offer a community-focused approach dedicated to wellness, learning and advocacy.
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Free The Adoptee is not a replacement for legal or adoption agency services. We're here to work toward a future where these adoption systems are dismantled.
Our Team
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![A smiling young man wearing a red jacket and a gray hoodie, standing outdoors with trees and pink flowers in the background.]()
Marko Berrak-Tinaz
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
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![Smiling young man standing outdoors in a field with trees and mountains in the background, wearing a black jacket with a tan shearling collar.]()
Angelo Aguilar Maurer
ADVOCACY ADVISOR
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![A young man with dark hair and a big smile, wearing a maroon hoodie beneath a black vest, sitting outdoors in front of a grassy field and trees, with a partly cloudy sky above.]()
Khalil Berrak-Tinaz
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Interested in our work?
Like what you see? We'd love to connect! Regardless of the level of collaboration you're interested in, let's explore ways to make a positive impact together. Join our like-minded community and help us create a supportive space for adoptees and those affected by family policing, focusing on healing, learning, and advocacy.