Adoptioperheet ry - Adoptivfamiljer rf
The Association of Adoptive Families in Finland is an association for parents of adopted children, for those considering adoption, as well as those going through an adoption process both domestic and international. Our aim is to support families at different stages of adoption process, to participate in public discussion about adoption, promote the interest of its members and to improve the legal and social situation of adoptive families.

The association (NGO) is independent of service agencies for adoption. 
We are members of Nordic Adoption Council (NAC). 
As the new adoption law comes into affect in 1st July 2012 we will contribute as member of The Finnish Board of Inter-Country Adoption Affairs Council Plenary Session governed by Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.

Adoptioperheet ry coordinates activities related to peer support and adoption awareness and participates in various networks in social domain.


We

• publish the Adoptioperheet magazine four times per year, currently the only publication in Finland concentrating on adoption
• provide information about adoption for health and educational professionals, media and families
• organize members’ meetings, educational seminars and lectures about issues related to adoption
• accommodate a nationwide network of support groups                                                                           

You can find adoption related links here. 


The languages of our association are Finnish and Swedish, but do not hesitate to contact us personally by e-mail or by calling our employees:

Anu Uhtio, Executive Director, +358 50 3535 952
Lotta Ventelä, Association Secretary, +358 45 233 0430


Contact Information

Phone
+358 9 8603 8603 

Address
Adoptioperheet ry
Yrjönkatu 29 A
FIN-00100 HELSINKI Finland  

Email
toimisto(at)adoptioperheet.fi