Contributing & Posting​​
Girls Adoption Connect recognizes that adoption stories and adoption-related discussions are incredibly personal and sensitive topics and tries to honor the nature of each post. Adoptees should only share what they feel safe and comfortable with, knowing that all submissions to Girls Adoption Connect may be shared publicly to support and connect with the broader adoptee community.
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Girls Adoption Connect reserves the right to edit, decline, remove, unpublish, or repost any submissions at its discretion, at any time, across any of its platforms. This includes the right to terminate content or participation if necessary to uphold the safety and integrity of the community at Girls Adoption Connect’s discretion. Requests for edits to or deletion of existing posts will not be granted unless there's a factual correction to be made. Adoptees agree to the publication of their excerpts and images upon sharing them with Girls Adoption Connect. Multiple "Adoptee Spotlight" submissions per person will not be accepted. If an edit or update is made to a published post, a note will be included at the end of the post on the website stating the change. All submissions will be edited by Girls Adoption Connect before publication, and Girls Adoption Connect reserves the right to make editorial changes as deemed appropriate.
All content shared by Girls Adoption Connect is the property of Girls Adoption Connect and its contributors, unless otherwise explicitly stated. Contributors are expected to submit only original content, including images and written excerpts. While Girls Adoption Connect makes every effort to verify copyrights before publishing, contributors are solely responsible for ensuring that their submissions are their own.
Community Engagement​​
Comments on all of Girls Adoption Connect's platforms are actively monitored. Community members are encouraged to comment and engage in thoughtful discourse. Girls Adoption Connect reserves the right to remove or restrict any comments that cause harm to individuals or groups or spread misinformation, to maintain a safe and supportive space for adoptees.
In addition to public posts, Girls Adoption Connect hosts Instagram group chats for adoptees to connect with those adopted from the same regions. Please only join the chat that aligns with your adoption background. To keep these spaces welcoming, safe, and ethical, the following will not be tolerated: Inappropriate or offensive language or behavior, knowingly spreading misinformation, and excessive spamming or disruption. Girls Adoption Connect reserves the right to remove or add anyone to a community chat or discontinue a community chat at any time.
Collaboration​
Girls Adoption Connect is open to discussing potential collaborations with adoption-related groups, community organizations, businesses, and non-profits. However, unsolicited promotional posts, personal solicitations, and individual calls for participation will not be accepted. All collaborations are subject to review per Girls Adoption Connect’s Contributing & Posting policy, and Girls Adoption Connect reserves the right to decline or terminate any partnership at any time.
Inclusitivity
Girls Adoption Connect is committed to providing a welcoming, affirming, and accessible space for adoptees of all backgrounds. The name “Girls Adoption Connect” was chosen by founder Téa Tamburo, who started the platform alongside girls from her China adoption travel group to connect others who shared similar stories — female and adopted from China. While the name reflects its origins, the community remains open and inclusive. Any adoptee is welcome to join and participate in the Girls Adoption Connect community. While the platform centers on the experiences of women-identifying adoptees, it values and respects all adoptee voices and aims to foster a space rooted in connection, representation, and shared understanding.