Updates

2025

November

22.11.2025

Jugendgesprächskreis mit Adoptivjugendlichen ab 15 Jahren – 22.11.2025

Am Samstag, den 22.11.2025, trafen sich adoptierte Jugendliche ab 15 Jahren zu einem Gesprächskreis bei uns. Viele von ihnen stehen gerade vor einem neuen Lebensumbruch – Schulabschluss, Ausbildung, Studium oder erste Schritte ins Berufsleben. In entspannter Runde ging es um Fragen wie „Wo gehöre ich hin?“, Erwachsenwerden als Adoptivkind sowie schulische und berufliche Herausforderungen. Es wurde offen gesprochen, zugehört, gelacht und gemeinsam nach guten Perspektiven für die Zukunft geschaut. 

Auch mit einigen Eltern der Jugendlichen kamen wir an diesem Tag ins Gespräch. In einer spontanen, offenen Runde war Platz für Fragen, Erfahrungen und Ideen aus dem Familienalltag. Wir freuen uns sehr, dass die Jugendlichen und die Eltern ihren Samstag dafür genutzt haben und danken ihnen für ihre Offenheit und ihr Vertrauen.

15.11.2025

Jugendgesprächskreis: Reden, lachen, nachdenken– und dabei ein Stück mehr über sich selbst erfahren.

Am 17.11.2025 trafen sich bei uns Adoptivkinder zwischen 10 und 14 Jahren zum Jugendgesprächskreis. Gemeinsam ging es um die Fragen: Was ist Familie für mich? and Wo komme ich her? – und darum, warum die eigene Herkunft wichtig ist und was einen als Adoptivkind vielleicht auch besonders macht.

Beim Basteln eines eigenen Familienbaums wurden verschiedene Familienbilder sichtbar: leibliche Familie, Adoptivfamilie, Pflegefamilie, Patchworkfamilie – manchmal ganz schön kompliziert, aber auch spannend. Ziel war es, ein positives Bild von sich selbst zu stärken und die eigenen, manchmal komplexen Familienbeziehungen besser einordnen zu können.

Dabei haben wir erlebt, dass viele Kinder Erfahrungen mit Alltagsrassismus kennen – und sowohl von Ausgrenzung betroffen sind als auch andere aufgrund ihrer Herkunft oder ihres Aussehens ausgrenzen. Der Blick auf Vielfalt bleibt daher ein wichtiges Thema für kommende Treffen.

Danke an alle Kinder und Eltern, die dabei waren und diesen Nachmittag möglich gemacht haben.

09.11.2025

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zur Einreise eines Adoptivkindes aus Tschechien!

Mit großer Freude begrüßen wir die Einreise eines Adoptivkindes aus Tschechien, das nun in Deutschland gemeinsam mit seiner Adoptivfamilie das Familienleben beginnen kann. Ein langer Weg der Vorbereitung, des Wartens, Hoffens und Bangens liegt hinter allen Beteiligten – umso schöner, dass daraus nun eine Familie geworden ist.

Unser Dank gilt allen beteiligten Stellen und Fachkräften in Tschechien und Deutschland, die diesen Prozess möglich gemacht haben und die Familie weiterhin begleiten und unterstützen. Der Familie wünschen wir von Herzen alles Gute, viel Kraft, Geduld und viele glückliche Momente miteinander. 🧡

Oktober

Willkommen in Deutschland!
Am 23. Oktober sind zwei glückliche Familien mit ihren Adoptivkindern aus Thailand angekommen – ein besonderer Moment voller Freude, Aufregung und neuer Anfänge. Wir wünschen allen eine gute Eingewöhnungszeit und viele schöne gemeinsame Erlebnisse auf dem Weg in den neuen Familienalltag.

Den Familien, die noch auf ihren Abholtermin warten, drücken wir fest die Daumen. Hoffentlich ist es bald so weit!

September

15. September 2025

A Wonderful Start to School!

This school year, many adoptive families are celebrating a special milestone: the first day of school. There’s anticipation and curiosity — and yes, a little excitement too. It’s the start of a new chapter, with something new to discover every day.

To you, dear adopted children who have only recently come to Germany: a new language, new people, a new school — that can feel like a lot at once. But little by little, things will become familiar: letters and numbers, hallways and classrooms, voices and faces.

Wishing every child and family courage, strength, and confidence on this journey. 

11. September 2025

We are pleased to welcome an adoptive family and their child from the Czech Republic to Germany. It is particularly pleasing that the process went smoothly and that everything could be arranged quickly. Many thanks to the Central Authority specialists, as well as the social workers and psychologists who supported the family on site. We wish the family a good start, a speedy settlement and many happy moments together.

04. September 2025

It is our joy to welcome a fourth child adopted from Thailand. We wish you a wonderful start and a journey full of joy, strength, and happiness.

August

12 August 2025

A small chapter begins. Yet it is the start of a great shared story!

We're so happy for this family who've just started the first step of getting to know their future adopted child at a children's home in the Czech Republic. We sincerely hope that this will gradually evolve into a trusting relationship filled with warmth, patience and joy for the prospective adoptive parents and child.

05. August 2025

Welcome home! One of our adoptive families has finally been able to welcome their child from Thailand into their home. This is the third arrival this year. We are delighted for them! We wish them all the best for this special new chapter in their lives!

At the same time, we’re thinking of all the adoptive families who are still waiting for their pick-up date in Thailand, Taiwan, or the Czech Republic. We hope that the remaining waiting time passes quickly and that the day of pick-up comes soon.

04. August 2025

We wish all adoptive families a wonderful and enriching time together during the school holidays. Our adoptive families with ties to Thailand are particularly close to our hearts right now: many of them are enjoying a carefree holiday in Thailand, while others are using the time to take important steps such as applying for ID cards. Some families are even facing a particularly emotional moment – meeting their biological family.

We’re very much looking forward to hearing about your unique experiences and cherished memories. Each moment of this special journey is an important part of your family's story, and we are grateful to be able to accompany you on it.

Due to our current staffing levels, we kindly ask for your understanding if it occasionally takes us a little longer than usual to respond to messages or enquiries.

02. August 2025

A special family gathering, full of joy and togetherness.
Last Saturday, we had the pleasure of attending a wonderful family meeting. Around 25 families who had adopted children from the Pattaya Children's Home came together, as did prospective adoptive parents who will soon be able to hold their children in their arms.

We were very delighted to welcome two dedicated volunteers from the Pattaya Children's Home. They shared valuable insights into their work and experiences of preparing children for adoption. 

A big thank you to the Pattaya Children's Home for its great work and to the volunteers who made this day so enriching with their commitment and stories.

Juli

Today was a really special day! 

A family finally picked up their adopted child from a children's home in Thailand. It was an emotional and joyful moment that had been long awaited. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the children's home for their loving and intensive preparation. Our thoughts are with all the families who are still waiting for their pick-up date. We wish those who will be travelling soon strength for the final bureaucratic steps – the goal is within reach, and it will be worth it!

April

Although many things take time, we are still making progress.

We have received child proposals from Thailand and Taiwan. Some families are now preparing to pick up their children from their country of origin, which is an exciting and emotional time. For those who are still waiting for a child proposal, we hope that things will move forward soon. We know how much patience this phase requires, and we are thinking of you. There has also been progress in the area of root searching. We receive new requests. Some families have already received initial report from the country of origin, while other searches are still ongoing – we are staying on the ball. 

Happy Thai New Year!

We would like to send our warmest greetings to all families for the Songkran Festival on 13 April 2025! Some families spend this special time in their children's country of origin, getting to know the culture, people, and roots. Prospective families also take this opportunity to familiarise themselves with Thailand on a private trip. We were particularly delighted to accompany one family on their children's first beautiful encounter with their birth family in Thailand, a moment full of closeness, joy and meaning. We would like to thank everyone who makes such encounters possible, especially the birth family, whose openness made this precious moment possible.

We wish you a happy new year filled with wonderful moments and enriching experiences.

New: Applications for Bulgaria now possible

If you are interested in adopting a child in Bulgaria, you can now apply to us for adoption proceedings. We are happy to advise on the requirements and process. We look forward to hearing from you!

March

Another adoptive family has achieved their big goal! They have arrived in Germany with their adopted child from Thailand. We wish them a wonderful start and many happy moments in their new home. Welcome home! 

February

We are very happy to welcome the first adoptive family to arrive this year! Following intensive preparations and official procedures, as well as their first meeting in Thailand, the family could finally able to travel together to their new home in Germany. We wish them all the best for a good start, a smooth transition and much joy in their new home.

January

Youth discussion group: an enriching exchange

On 18 January 2025, sixteen young people attended our youth discussion group. The atmosphere was open and welcoming, and participants had the opportunity to actively engage in the discussions and contribute their thoughts and personal experiences. The variety of topics, including personal identity and roots, led to lively and enriching discussions. We would like to thank the young people for their openness, commitment, and active participation. Thanks to their contributions, the meeting was an inspiring experience which impressively underscored the importance of such discussion groups.

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2024

December

24.12.2024

After a long wait for the results of the search for their roots in their country of origin, we are delighted that the search was successful and that the adopted child was able to meet their biological family. This moment was indescribable for everyone involved – full of emotion, questions, and a deep connection.

We want to say a big thank you to the adoptive family for being so open, trusting and helpful. We would also like to thank the authorities in the child's country of origin for their extensive support. Without it, this meeting would not have been possible.

We hope that this experience will enrich the lives of adopted children and give them the confidence and inner strength to face the future.

02.-04.12.2024

Between 2 and 4 December 2024, one of our employees visited the children's home in Pattaya and the Central Authority for International Adoptions in Bangkok. 

While at the children's home, she experienced the dedicated and loving care provided to the children first-hand, and had the opportunity to ask any questions she had about the on-site procedures. At the central authority, she engaged in a constructive discussion about the requirements for prospective adoptive families and the current challenges in the international adoption process.

Our sincere thanks to both organisations for their hospitality and informative exchanges.

November:

23.11.2024

On 23 November 2024, eleven 10–15-year-olds joined a youth forum led by Theprathan Moll and Ms Berit Haas. 

Those who wished could tell their story or speak about travels to their country of origin and family encounters there. Group games fostered a relaxed atmosphere, and the meeting closed with time for networking and sharing contact details.

Für das leibliche Wohl wurde natürlich auch gesorgt 😊.

Es war wieder ein rundum gelungener Mittag!

16.11.2024

Biographical work with adopted children took place on 16 November 2024. The focus was on playful and creative activities. 

In a safe environment, the children explored their family histories and discovered their value. They had fun and got fully involved. The programme combined serious topics with a relaxed, child-friendly approach, encouraging active participation. The aim was to make them aware that their history is meaningful. Our specialists ensured comfort and well-being throughout. At the same time, parents joined sessions to share experiences and receive expert advice on supporting their children.

September:

Another arrival to celebrate! A family has welcomed a new sibling from Thailand—may their life as a family of four be filled with joy and unforgettable memories. 

August:

New Countries:

Ms. Haas spent the summer travelling to Bucharest in Romania and Chișinău in Moldova. While there, she met with the relevant ministries responsible for international adoptions in both countries. The discussions were conducted in a very friendly atmosphere on an equal footing. It was important to determine the need for future cooperation. The ministries were particularly interested in the fact that we work nationwide, enabling us to acquire cumulative expertise on our partner countries and ensure good networking among families and long-term aftercare.

While both ministries were ready to start at once, we, as an accredited organisation, require prior approval. We apply to both states via our state youth welfare office, which circulates the applications to all state youth welfare offices nationwide. Approval is likely to take several weeks.

But once it is available, we will submit the official accreditation application for Romania and Moldova, along with all the necessary documents with certified translations.

We expect to prepare and send out the first applications at the beginning of 2025. In the meantime, we will publish two country pages detailing the application criteria. As subsidiarity is rigorously observed in both countries, children from the age of three are entered into the international adoption database.

In Romania, at least one of the partners must have Romanian roots. There is no official age limit.

12.08.

We warmly welcome two siblings from Thailand. We wish the family a safe arrival home. We also wish them a happy family life with their little rascals.

06.08.

Many thanks to the Pattaya Orphanage for the warm support given to our adoptive family during their visit. It is yet another reminder of the great work carried out here.

01.08.

Congratulations to an adopted son on his very first Thai identity card! A meaningful step in connecting with his homeland and culture.

Juli:

30.07

We’re happy to see so many families visiting Thailand. From ID-card appointments to children’s home visits—or just a well-earned break—we hope you have a wonderful, unforgettable time. Please share how your trip is going and what has stood out to you!

27.07.

Congratulations on your arrival from Thailand! may your family life be full of love, learning, and laughter.

Juni:

Am Samstag, den 29.06.2024 fand wieder unser jährliches Familientreffen in der Wieblinger Fröbelhalle statt. Bei bestem Wetter um die 32Grad trafen sich ca. 70 Familien zum fröhlichen Beisammensein.  Kinder aus Thailand, Taiwan, Russland, Tschechien, Polen und Bulgarien waren vertreten, viele von Ihnen kennen sich schon. Die Neueingereisten knüpften Kontakte und freuten sich über einen Austausch. Auch für das leibliche Wohl wurde mit Schnitzelbrötchen, Würstchen Kaffee und Kuchen gesorgt, so war für jeden etwas dabei.

Dieses Jahr trafen sich auch Jugendgliche ab 15 Jahren zu einem kleinen Jugendgesprächskreis. Mit ein paar kleinen Kennenlernspielen und lustiger Stimmung wurde die Atmosphäre schnell locker und die Jugendlichen tauschten sich aus und hatten die Möglichkeit sich zu vernetzen.

So hatten wir wieder ein rundum gelungenes Fest und freuen uns schon auf das nächste Jahr!

Mai:

29.05.

Dieses Mal konnte eine Familie ein Geschwisterkind aus Thailand abholen. Wir wünschen Ihnen ein fröhliches Familienleben zu VIERT.

24.05.

Am Freitag, den 24. Mai 24, durften wir die ehemals langjährige Direktorin des Pattaya Kinderheims in Thailand bei uns Willkommen heißen. Frau Radchada, oder ‚Khun Toy‘, wie sie noch genannt wird, besuchte uns im Rahmen ihrer Deutschlandreise zusammen mit ihrem Sohn.
Um die 15 Familien, meist zusammen mit ihren adoptierten Kindern und Jugendlichen, konnten den recht kurzfristig anberaumten Termin wahrnehmen und freuten sich sichtlich über die herzliche Begrüßung und das liebevolle Wiedersehen. Erinnerungen an die Abholung oder frühere Besuche in Thailand wurden ausgetauscht und Frau Radchada umarmte strahlend und hochbeglückt ‚Ihre Großen‘.
Frau Radchada hatte nicht nur wunderschöne Mitbringsel im Gepäck, sondern teilte auch die aktuellen Gesetzesänderungen bezüglich der Möglichkeiten, einen thailändischen Pass zu erhalten, mit. Eine entsprechende inhaltliche Zusammenfassung dieser wichtigen Informationen werden wir unseren ‚Thai-Familien‘ in Kürze zusenden.
Schon nach wenigen Stunden eilte Frau Radchada zu einem nächsten Termin und wir mussten sie dann leider verabschieden.
ขอบคุณ vielen Dank für Ihren Besuch! Wir freuen uns auch sehr über das rege Interesse und das Kommen vieler Familien.

April: 

29.04.

Unseren regelmäßig stattfindenden Jugendlichen-Workshop besuchten insgesamt 17 Jugendliche im Alter von 16 bis 22, die aus zahlreichen Bundesländern anreisten. Moderiert wurde der Workshop durch bereits erwachsene Adoptierte und unsere erfahrenen Fachkräfte. Neben vielen anderen spannenden Themen stand diesmal das Thema Alltagsrassismus und der geeignete Umgang damit im Fokus. 

13.04. 

Bei wunderschönem Frühsommerwetter haben zwei Gruppen von Adoptivkindern im Alter von 6-13 Jahren u.a. aus Taiwan und Thailand gemeinsam einen Samstag in Heidelberg verbracht, davon 3 Stunden mit intensiver Biografiearbeit. Parallel dazu trafen sich rund 10 Eltern der Adoptivkinder zu einem Workshop mit unseren Fachkräften und hatten einen regen Austausch miteinander.

March

25.03. 

Unsere Adoptivfamilie hat mit ihrem Adoptivkind eine Wurzelreise nach Thailand unternommen! Vielen herzlichen Dank an das Pakkred Babies‘ Home und das DCY, die dieses aufregende und bewegende Wiedersehen mit den liebevollen Nannys und die tollen Erlebnisse bei diesem Treffen ermöglicht haben.

27.03.

We welcome the second entry from Thailand and wish the family a relaxing time together.

28.03. 

Anlässlich des 50-jährigen Jubiläums des Pattaya Children’s Home in Thailand haben sechs Adoptivfamilien, die ihre Kinder aus dem Pattaya Children’s Home adoptiert haben, in den Osterferien das Kinderheim besucht und die tägliche Arbeit des Heims mit Kleidung und Spenden unterstützt. Auch die ehemalige Leiterin, die die meisten Familien zusammengebracht hat, war mit großer Freude bei diesem Treffen dabei. Vielen Dank an das Pattaya Children’s Home für diesen wunderschönen Tag mit vielen tollen Eindrücken, besonders für die Adoptivkinder.

January

Welcome Home! We are delighted to welcome our first adopted child of the year from Thailand.