1:1 Mentorship

Mentorship isn't just about processing the adoption — it's also about joy, laughter, and connection. Through these relationships, adoptees gain confidence, clarity, and a deeper sense of belonging.

What is 1:1 Mentoring?

One-on-one virtual mentorship at The Adoptee Mentoring Society offers adoptees a space to explore their adoption story with trained mentors who listen, reframe, and provide helpful resources. These sessions empower adoptees to shape their own narratives while discussing identity, birth family, race, gender, and more. Equally important, mentorship creates space for joy—sharing hobbies, laughter, and everyday moments. Through these meaningful connections, adoptees gain confidence, clarity, and a sense of belonging.

Mentor Values

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    Radical Acceptance

    We offer unconditional positive regard to all mentees while fostering an environment of respect and support.

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    Rooted Openness

    We trust that the right people, timing, and outcomes will naturally emerge, staying present and open to the conversations and opportunities that unfold.

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    Boundaries

    We honor time and closure, ensuring we begin, end, and engage with intention while accepting that non-closure can be a valid stopping point.

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    Inch Wide, Mile Deep

    Our approach prioritizes meaningful, transformative work over surface-level efforts.

Meet The AMS 2025-2026 Mentor Team

What Our Mentees Are Saying

  • Mentee

    Being part of the AMS community gave me access to a shared space I’d never had before—The Slack channel became my adoptee-resource rolodex… it became a life-saving resource that reminded me I’m not alone.

  • Mentee

    Walking away from a session feeling seen and heard is always a highlight in my life. I'm so grateful for a space where I can be completely transparent & not have to speak carefully. AMS has changed my life in ways that I never thought was possible. Thank you for your work.

  • Mentee

    I'm nearly 60, and waited my whole life for a place to show up as my authentic self, share my truth, feel seen & heard, and lean into wholeness and healing I've never experienced before. Lounges are uniquely opening me up to healing and health that has evaded me for decades.

  • Mentee

    Being able to talk about my experience in a non-judgemental space has been life changing. Having people with the same lived experience has brought me closer to myself and closer to those around me.

  • Mentee

    I appreciate the mission of AMS as it is a novel concept amongst typical adoption and post-permanency services

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1:1 AMS Mentoring sessions are offered to individuals 12 and up.

  • Each 1:1 AMS Mentoring session is 45 minutes

  • Each 1:1 AMS Mentoring is just for you and the mentor.

  • An AMS mentor begins each session introductions of themselves and will then facilitate an open conversation based off any comments you wrote in the scheduling form. The mentee drives the conversation.

  • AMS Mentors work with The Adoptee Mentoring Society for one year, running from March to April. At the end of their term, mentors have the option to re-apply for another year or conclude their time in the role. Meet Our Mentors