About ARC

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The Adoptee Rights Coalition (ARC) is an adoptee-led 501(c)(4) all-volunteer grassroots organization. Formed in 2005, our passionate supporters include adult adoptees, families by birth and adoption, and others who share our mission to promote policies and practices rooted  in truth and transparency rather than shame and secrecy. Our signature program includes sponsoring a booth each year at the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) where we educate state legislators directly about the importance of restoring rights to adult adoptees to be able to request their original birth certificates. ​​​