It is impossible to travel and not be touched by the amazing people and cultures that make up our global experience. Kids soak this in as they travel to their birth country, often times fueling compassion that all parents hope to see develop in their children. Perspective change is indeed at play during a homeland journey. Nicky, 13 years old,and … Read More
Connected To You –Jared’s Song for Noelle
When I traveled on Vietnam Ties with Noelle and her family, I had already met Jared Rehberg. But Noelle hadn’t. That would come later, and they would create a special bond, the result of being camp counselor and camper at Colorado Heritage Camp-Vietnam. In Vietnam, as Noelle and her family met her birthmom, the scene was so beautiful and touched … Read More
Resources: Are You the Missing Piece?
We receive a lot of email, and sadly, some of them read like this one did recently: A friend of mine just gave me a newspaper article from The Washington Post about adopted children who return to visit their homeland. It referenced The Ties Program, so I looked online and found your contact information. We have an 18 year old … Read More
CCCWA Recognizes China Ties & Awards Families $800
We are delighted to share that China Ties has been recognized by the China Center for Children’s Welfare and Adoption (CCCWA, formerly CCAA) as being a flagship heritage Travel Program. As a result, each 2012 China Ties family received an $800 grant from CCCWA. CCCWA believes in the importance of a well organized homeland journey with a sound plan of … Read More