This year, parents will explore the intricacies of the adoption journey through the lens of members from the adoption circle.  Participants will have the opportunity to both hear from and closely interact with a diverse panel moderated by C.A.S.E. CEO, Debbie Riley. Comprised of teen and adult adopted persons, adoptive parents and birth parents, panelists will represent every type of adoptive family. They will include public (foster care) and private adoption, LGBT families, single parent families, transracial and other types of families. Panelists will share their heartwarming stories and provide participants with tips for addressing their greatest concerns as they answer questions such as,

  "How do you deal with identity challenges?"

  "What is it like being in a relationship with your birth parent/

  child?"

  "What do you wish you or your parents had known then that

  you know now?"

  "What did you or your parents do right?"

  "What are your suggestions for successful reunions?