Adoptees of South America + Extended Latin Americas (ASA) was co‑created by María Fernanda and Megan Erika in Fall 2020 as a volunteer‑based community. This space was created by adoptees, for adoptees with ties to a Latin country through birth or birth parent(s). Megan served as co‑facilitator from 2020 to 2026, helping shape the community's early direction and foundation.
Maria and Megan met in 2020 in an online adoptee space when Megan noticed María’s Ecuadorian flag hanging behind her. Once the call was over, they connected instantly and began sharing stories over texts and phone calls. As the relationship developed, they realized they both lacked community to support our lived experiences.
Together they decided to create a space for adoptees with ties to Latine countries, something neither of us had growing up. The vision became Adoptees of South Americas and Extended Latin Americas (ASA): a space where our community can feel heard, validated and empowered.
Though Megan lives in Massachusetts and María in Texas, they were able to meet in person twice since forming ASA.
Today, this beautiful space is made up of 500+ community members with ties to 21 Latine countries, currently living in over 60 locations all over the world
Our Story
Who is Adoptees of South America +
Extended Latin Americas created for?
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Adoptees with ties to South America and the broader Latin American region by birth or birth parent
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Individuals raised outside their countries of origin or in, including transracial, transnational, and intercountry adoptees, domestic, same race
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Adult adoptees seeking connection, community, and shared understanding
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Adoptees exploring identity, culture, heritage, and lived experience
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Adoptees looking for collective support and conversation
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