What We Do

Families for International Children is a non-profit support group for families who have adopted internationally or trans-ethnically. Our main support activity is Heritage Camp, an all-volunteer-run day camp for internationally and trans-ethnically adopted children and their siblings that celebrates the many cultures that they come from.


Founded over 25 years ago, we have over 500 member families representing more than 10 countries from around the world.  While the majority of our families reside in Michigan we have members scattered all over the United States.

Board of Directors

Jessica Lyons - President 

 Cathy Woods  - Vice President

Susan McFarland  - Secretary

Sharon Tieman  - Treasurer

John Bekker  - Membership and Registration 

Shannon Goodwin  - Camp Co-director

Tina Easterly  - Camp Co-director