Adoption Literacy
Training & Support
6-Week Group for Foster and Adoptive Parents
Join the waitlist for Winter 2026 (Jan-Feb) Cohort
Exhausted? Confused? Lost?
There's a word for that.
And tools to help. Â
Adoptive parenting can be hard! Sometimes you don't even know what to say. Or you can't even begin to understand why your child says or does some of the things you see on a daily basis.
Let me assure you. You're not crazy. And they're not crazy!
I'm a Korean American adoptee, licensed clinical counselor, and founder of my private mental health practice Therapy Redeemed and the Adoption Literacy framework.
One of the most common challenges families and professionals share with me after I deliver a keynote or a workshop is, of course they're often doing their best to help the same child or navigate similar situations, but they tell me it's so hard to get on the same page in terms of what interventions they're using, why, for how long, etc.
It's like everyone's speaking a different language.Â
And in some ways they kinda are.
What I've found is one of the biggest barriers that families face is a lack of shared language around events and circumstances that deeply impact their lives. That can create a mismatch of tools and strategies, confusion about what progress looks like, and frustration from feeling as if everyone's working against each other.
That's too bad because it's not necessarily a lack of skills (and yes there's a place for building those!), it points to a need for common words and perspectives that turn confusion into clear, confident, intentional action.
I created this 6-week group to help you experience that transformative process in your family. You go from hanging on by a thread to actually nurturing the relationship you want with your child, with real coaching and practical tools made just for foster and adoptive families.
If you've ever felt alone and overwhelmed, or you want to continue growing as a parent, this group can help!
The next 6-week consultation group will begin in January 2026. Join the waitlist now to share your timing preference, and secure your $50 early bird coupon.Â
Regular tuition ($399) covers two caregivers per family.
Join the Waitlist Today Grow alongside a community of parentsÂ
Adoption is a lifelong event. Your education needs to be, too.
There will be plenty of resources, long-established and currently developed, to receive, review, and practice together during the 6-week consultation season.
Support your adoptee's healing and growth with live coaching and practical tools designed uniquely for adoptive families.
If you've ever felt alone and overwhelmed, or if you’re someone who’s eager to continue growing as a parent and ally, this group can help!Â
Join the Waitlist Today
Meet CamÂ
Cam Lee Small, author, clinician in private practice, and dynamic advocate for mental health and Adoption Literacy, brings lived experience and professional expertise to the forefront of his mission.Â
Cam is both an alum and training facilitator for the cohort-based Permanency and Adoption Competency Certificate, which includes over 70 hours of continued education delivered through University of Minnesota’s Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare - to increase the number of qualified permanency and adoption mental health and child welfare professionals across Minnesota.
Cam’s community-based vision for adoptee-informed advocacy is evident through his 1:1 counseling services, live workshops and support groups, and his unique blend of content creation/collaboration across digital and grassroots platforms. His book The Adoptee’s Journey: From Loss and Trauma to Healing and Empowerment addresses the intersection of adoption, mental health, and social responsibility. Cam's personal insight stands honestly next to his professional acumen, making him a transformative force within the adoptee community and throughout the fields of advocacy and mental health.
It’s all rooted in this one vision of Adoption Literacy… a world in which those who experience the trauma of being separated from their families are met by a village to help them tell that story… and find healing from it, too.
Learn MoreWhat's included:Â
Live Zoom SessionsÂ
Join six 60-minute group sessions with the option to observe or share questions. Receive live coaching from adoptee and licensed clinical counselor Cam Lee Small, plus six-month access for recorded sessions for review.
Private online community
Stay connected with adoptive parents between sessions in an exclusive space for ongoing support, shared experiences, and mutual encouragement.
Reflection GuidesÂ
Get weekly guides with practical steps and reflection prompts to help you apply session insights immediately and throughout the week.
Individual consultation
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with Cam within six months for personalized follow-up and support.
Online course
Receive immediate access to “10 Parenting Strategies to Help Adoptees Navigate Race & Culture” [ten video modules paired with an interactive discussion guide] - $79 ValueÂ
Adoptee workbook
Instant download of a brand new edition of Cam's digital workbook "This Is Why I Was Adopted" for deeper reflection and guided conversations with your adoptee -$79 ValueÂ
This space is for you if you’re:
- Not sure how to respond to your child’s emotions and behaviors
- Confused about questions your child has been asking recently
- Navigating new dimensions related to your child’s life stage… (at any age!)
- Not connecting with your child the way they need you to
- Open to a different adoptive parenting approach but want to get it right
Adoption is a lifelong event. Our access to support should be, too.
Relationship dynamics experienced in new dimensions in all ages and stages of the adoptee journey. This 6-week deep dive extends well beyond a one-and-done webinar to give you ongoing support. Includes live Q&A each week with Cam.
Join the Waitlist TodayOur Six-Week Journey TogetherÂ
My hope for you is a thriving, connected relationship with your child; where trust replaces fear, healing replaces chaos, and love feels safe for everyone involved.
In other words, Adoption Literacy.
Looking for Community Support for the teen adoptee you care about this Season?
The six-week Adoption Literacy Teen Adoptee Group provides a fun, interactive atmosphere to introduce “6 Journey Points” - adoptee-specific concepts that adoptees often encounter during adolescence.
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