Revisit our top stories from the year that were written by or about adult adoptees — or read them for the first time!
20 Years of Camp Magic: The Lifelong Impact of Holt Adoptee Camp
As he heads into his 20th summer with Holt Adoptee Camp, camp director Elliot Bliss reflects on the ways camp has impacted his identity, sense of community and outlook on the world.
Fifty Years of Holt’s Korea Heritage Tour
This past June, a group of 60 travelers embarked on Holt’s two-week heritage tour of Korea. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the tour, which began in 1975 as the first generation of Korean adoptees came of age and expressed a desired to learn more about their birth country, culture and adoption story. Today, Holt offers heritage tours of many countries, and registration is now open for summer 2026 tours of China, Vietnam and Korea!
Adoptee Voices: Hollee McGinnis
Hollee McGinnis, PhD, MSW, has spent the past 30 years advocating for adoptees through her work as a professor, community organizer, policy expert and researcher. In honor of AANHPI Heritage Month this May, Hollee spoke with Holt about her past and current projects, her goals and her dreams for all transracial adoptees.
Coming Home: One Adoptee’s Journey to Korea
Korean adoptee Susie Bechtle-Mason shares her journey to Korea on Holt’s 2025 heritage tour — where she found not only pieces of her past, but also a community of fellow adoptees and a deeper understanding of her story.
Did you know our team provides support to all Holt adoptees?
Every adoptee has a unique and complex life experience. Our team strives to support all Holt adoptees, by providing help with birth search, citizenship and more.
