VISION

ICASN VISION

The Inter-Country Adoptee Support Network (ICASN) has been set up to provide support to Adoptees who have been adopted cross-culturally. The term Inter-Country Adoptee (ICA) generally refers to those who are raised in a country of origin different to their country of birth but will be used loosely within ICASN to include any adoptee who experiences cross-cultural aspects of adoption.

The purpose of the Inter-Country Adoptee Support Network (ICASN) is to provide support emotionally and culturally to ICAs, as an avenue for exploring the issues of trans-racial adoption in as positive a manner as possible. Often the journey of exploring adoption issues is a private and sometimes painful one and it is our hope that in reaching to others who have shared a similar journey we may assist ICAs to grow and find peace within themselves. Often ICAs have not met another ICA before. We try to provide a network as a place of belonging with people who have a shared experience, where true empathy and understanding can be found.

ICASN acts to facilitate the interconnections between ICAs by utilising a confidential Database. Details of our members are maintained to help ICAs keep in touch with each other and form their own friendships.

ICASN is a network run by ICAs for ICAs.

ICASN believes in supporting the ICA no matter where they are in their journey of discovery.

ICASN aims to reduce feelings of aloneness and isolation in the experience of cross-cultural adoption.

ICASN believes in connecting as many ICAs from as countries of birth as possible and forming sub-support groups that allow the sharing of experiences and resources relevant to that country of birth.

ICASN believes in raising awareness to the issues that ICAs face to the wider community, enhancing understanding and support.