Shades of Belonging

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Los Angeles, CA - April 3, 2026  — Shades of Belonging is proud to announce that our founder, Dr. David McCarty-Caplan, was recently featured on Adoptees On , the premier podcast for adult adoptees to share their raw, real, and deep stories of identity and discovery. In this significant interview, David moves beyond his credentials as a researcher and consultant to share the deeply personal events that shaped his life and career. As a Colombian-born adoptee raised in a...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Los Angeles, CA - March 24, 2026 The Jews of Color Initiative (JoCI) has awarded a new grant to Shades of Belonging  for its newest phase: From Research to Relationship . This project moves beyond data collection to establish a pilot program that centers the voices and agency of Jewish adoptees of color. Building on the initial Shades of Belonging study, this initiative addresses the isolation often felt by those at the intersection of adoption and Jewish identity. The...

The latest episode of Labor of Love: A Podcast for BIPOC Adoptees Navigating Parenthood offers a deeply moving conversation with Dr. David McCarty-Caplan. Titled " Radical Vulnerability ," this episode explores the complex and heartfelt journey of adoptee parenting, reunion, and identity. David’s openness about his experience as an adoptee parent invites listeners into a space where vulnerability and connection guide the navigation of parenthood and personal history. A Personal Journey of...