Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Vance Twins Consultants Helping Hands / Healing Hearts ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://vancetwins.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [A Memoir That Redefines Adoption Literature](https://vancetwins.com/twins-found-in-a-box-adapting-to-adoption-book-review/) - Most adoption memoirs follow a familiar pattern — a story of struggle, followed by healing, followed by a tidy resolution. Twins Found in a Box is not that book - [The Overseas Korean Agency (OKA) Conference 2026](https://vancetwins.com/overseas-korean-agency-oka-conference/) - Korean adoptee Jenette Vance shares her journey to South Korea, co-creating policies with adoptee leaders, & Janine Vance presents on the history of adoption. - [Vance Twins Today](https://vancetwins.com/vance-twins-today/) - The Vance Twins launched a powerful new initiative to support caregivers & survivors, offering meaningful tools for healing, self-care, & personal empowerment. - [Embark on Your Own Journey of Creativity with the Vance Twins.](https://vancetwins.com/embark-on-your-own-journey-of-healing-and-creativity-with-the-vance-twins/) - Nestled on 13 acres of serene land, complete with a peaceful creek & a tranquil pond, we offer a unique wellness writing retreat designed to restore your soul. - [Janine Exposing the Adoption Truth & Supporting Those in Need](https://vancetwins.com/author-janine-vance-a-voice-worth-hearing/) - Janine shares how discovering important truths transformed her life mission into one of education, transparency, and support for adoptees & separated families. - [Children and Parents Wander the Alleys - Translated Version](https://vancetwins.com/children-and-parents-wander-the-alleys-translated-version/) - ORIGINAL SOURCE: San Francisco · Kim In-jeong (Nonfiction Writer) 2025.09.29 International adoption in Korea has been criticized as virtually state-sanctioned human trafficking. The existence of Janine, Jenette, and Kyung-sook is proof of this. Those questioning the Korean government have yet to receive a proper answer. The "Mother's Arms Cemetery" in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, opened in - [The Donna Seebo Show: Human Trafficking](https://vancetwins.com/the-donna-seebo-show-human-trafficking/) - Human Trafficking is the buying & selling of men, women & children, a business in our modern world. The Vance Twins are speaking out to share their experiences. - [The Vance Twins Childhood Story](https://vancetwins.com/about-vance-twins-childhood/) - Vance Twins were claimed to have been abandoned on a S. Korean street in 1972. They believed this assertion written in their adoption file for over 30 years... - [BBC Sounds: The Challenges of International Adoption with Author Janine (Vance Twins)](https://vancetwins.com/bbc-sounds-the-conversation-interview-with-author-janine-vance/) - Vance shares in an exclusive BBC interview how she discovered most adoptees had been told they were orphans; this wasn't the case. She's written several books. - [Adoption Trafficking Awareness Symposium](https://vancetwins.com/adoption-trafficking-awareness-symposium/) - "I recently attended the Adoption Trafficking Awareness Symposium organized by the Vance Twins, and I thought it was very powerful to hear the difference..." - [Thank you for Your Gift of Care Donation.](https://vancetwins.com/thank-you-for-your-donation/) - We’re the Vance twins! Our mission is to spotlight the goodness and resilience within every individual. Thank you for your Gift of Care donation and support! - [Behind Adoption Truth & Transparency - Cofounders Vance Twins](https://vancetwins.com/behind-adoption-truth-transparency-cofounders-vance-twins/) - The Vance twins started the Adoption Truth & Transparency Worldwide Information Network. They advocate for adoptees and families who survived adoption trauma. - [A Vance Twins Adventure at the Concerned United Birthparent Retreat](https://vancetwins.com/a-vance-twins-adventure-at-the-concerned-united-birthparent-retreat/) - This retreat reminded us of the strength that comes from the community. We are thankful for all the people we met, the stories we heard, & the allies we gained. - [Readers' Favorite Award Ceremony, Author Janine Vance](https://vancetwins.com/readers-favorite-award-ceremony-author-janine-vance/) - Janine shares what everyone needs to know about how to write a book with more than 25 years+ of experience in writing & book publishing. Contact@janinevance.com - [Discover Healing Through Storytelling With the Vance Twins!](https://vancetwins.com/about-2/) - Drawing on their unique bond, the Vance Twins will use their shared knowledge & skills to help you write your story in a therapeutic, understanding environment. - [Adoption Truth and Transparency: A Glorious 12 Year Anniversary Milestone](https://vancetwins.com/12-years-of-truth-and-transparency-an-anniversary-celebration/) - Message from the CoFounders: Hey there, amazing souls! It's that time of year again, & we're ecstatic to celebrate our 12th anniversary with each & every one... - [Learn How to Write Over The Weekend](https://vancetwins.com/weekend-writing-retreats/) - Welcome to our weekend writing retreat – where inspiration meets rejuvenation. Escape to the tranquility of our farmhouse on 13 acres of pristine countryside. - [A Twin Celebration with NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly and the Vance Twins](https://vancetwins.com/scott-kelly-astronaut/) - The Vance Twins had an amazing time at Twinfest with the chance to hang out with the inspiring NASA astronaut Scott Kelly (twin brother to Senator Mark Kelly). - [Contact the Vance Twins Today!](https://vancetwins.com/contact/) - The Vance Twins have joined forces & will guide you through the writing & publishing process. They take the worry out of publishing & replace it with confidence - [Korean-born twins, known as Janine and Jenette Vance](https://vancetwins.com/kbs-world-news/) - Janine and Jenette Vance were sent to an American couple in 1972. The twins were told that they had been found in a box on the streets of Seoul, and they bel... - [HuffPost: Voices of Adoptionland compiled by the Vance Twins](https://vancetwins.com/huffington-post-voices-of-adoptionland/) - The Vance Twins compiled Adoptionland: From Orphans to Activists and The "Unknown" Culture Club: Korean Adoptees both anthologies are indispensable to adoption literature. - [Northwest Asian Weekly Interviews Janine Vance (From The Vance Twins)](https://vancetwins.com/northwest-asian-weekly/) - Northwest Asian Weekly Article: Janine Vance searches for the truth about Korean adoptees. For Janine Vance & her sister, Jenette, these are not imaginings b... - [Embracing Progress and Equality: The Renegade Vance Twins in Adoption Truth and Transparency Worldwide Information Network](https://vancetwins.com/renegades-of-adoption-truth/) - The community serves as a platform to validate the diverse experiences of adopted individuals while championing their right to reconnect with family members... - [Twins Found in a Box, Adapting to Adoption by Janine Vance](https://vancetwins.com/twins-found-in-a-box-adapting-to-adoption/) - Twins Found in a Box takes readers on a journey through the 70s to the 90s while Janine and her twin come of age after their adoptive father’s traumatic injury. - [About the Vance Twins](https://vancetwins.com/about/) - The Vance Twins offer book launches, parties, events, and retreats for writers and authors. They also help writers cope with the emotional side of writing a story. Your Story Matters. - [HuffPost Book Reviews: Adoptionland & Adoption History](https://vancetwins.com/huffington-post-reviews-adoptionland-adoption-history/) - Adoptionland: From Orphans to Activists (and The "Unknown" Culture Club) are an indispensable contribution to adoption literature curated by the Vance Twins... - [Exclusive BBC Interview: Author Janine Vance Talks Candidly](https://vancetwins.com/exclusive-bbc-interview-author-janine-vance-talks-candidly/) - International and transracial adoptions both come with challenges for adopted people. BBC Sounds host Beatriz de la Pava talks to Janine Vance from South Korea. - [Vance Twins Red Carpet Author Celebration](https://vancetwins.com/author-celebration-party/) - Janine introduces her books at her Red Carpet Author event in Seattle, Washington. Would you like help with retelling your story? or did you publish your boo... - [Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington](https://vancetwins.com/asian-adult-adoptee-community/) - The Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington has been a great source of support and fun for the Vance Twins throughout the many years. - [The Vance Twins with Valerie Andrews, Ann Fessler, and Peter Dodds at the Origins Canada Conference](https://vancetwins.com/conference-with-valerie-andrews-anne-fessler-and-peter-dodds/) - The Vance Twins participated as one of the highlights of the Adoption Conference in 2012 along with Anne Fessler, author of "The Girls Who Went Away" and... - [Unlock Your Writing Journey with the Vance Twins: Expert Guidance Tailored to You](https://vancetwins.com/writing-consultation/) - Unlock your writing potential with Janine Vance's expert guidance. Discover your unique path to becoming a published author, from memoirs to self-help. Book now - [The Vance Twins' Meeting with Kathryn Joyce](https://vancetwins.com/kathryn-joyce/) - In a heartwarming encounter the Vance Twins, Adoption Truth & Transparency Worldwide Network cofounders, met with Kathryn Joyce, author of The Child's Catchers. - [Celebrating 50 Years of Impact: The Vance Twins' Birthday Bash at the Washington State History Museum](https://vancetwins.com/50th-birthday-celebration/) - Join the heartfelt 50th birthday celebration of Vance Twins, founders of Adoption Truth. A night of nostalgia, surprises, and impact in Tacoma, Washington State - [A Journey of Connection and Empowerment: The Vance Twins at CUB 2021 Retreat](https://vancetwins.com/a-journey-of-connection-and-empowerment-the-vance-twins-at-cub-2021-retreat/) - Follow the Vance Twins as they forge connections with resilient mothers at the CUB 2021 Retreat, leading to an impactful collaboration for adoption awareness. - [Uniting Passion and Purpose: The Vance Twins' Meeting with Lisa Ling](https://vancetwins.com/lisa-ling/) - The Vance twins' connection with Lisa Ling was anything but ordinary. As Lisa delivered a stirring speech on the harrowing issue of human trafficking, author... - [The Vance Twins Meet Deepak Chopra, Neale Donald Walsch, Brian Weiss & Marianne Williamson](https://vancetwins.com/the-vance-twins-meet-neale-donald-walsch-deepak-chopra-brian-weiss-marianne-williamson/) - The Vance twins have always been a fan of attending Mind, Body, and Soul conferences and reading spiritual books by amazing authors. Meet Neale Donald Walsch... - [왜, 어떻게 우리가 사회정의를 외치기 시작했나 – 당신도 할 수 있다. 글쓴이: 밴스 쌍둥이. 전문 기고가.](https://vancetwins.com/왜-어떻게-우리가-사회정의를-외치기-시작했나-당/) - 70년대 한국에서 여동생이 '길거리에서' 길을 잃은 채 발견됐다는 소식을 들었습니다. 입양기관에서 '고아증명서'까지 만들어서 첨부해줘서 미국에 살면서 사실대로 받아들일 수밖에 없었습니다. 밴스 트윈. Janine Myeongja, 작가, 상자 속 쌍둥이: 입양 적응과 실종모 찾기, 해외입양 엿보기 - [CoFounders Adoption Truth & Transparency](https://vancetwins.com/cofounders-adoption-truth-transparency/) - Adoption Truth and Transparency consists of local and global individuals and families separated by adoption in order to balance the perspectives on adoption and - [Interview with NAAP](https://vancetwins.com/naap-interview/) - The host Marcie Keithley, the founder of the National Association of Adoptees & Parents (NAAP), interviews the Vance Twins during Happy Hour. Listen now... - [Janine Vance Participated in the Seattle Asian American Film Festival](https://vancetwins.com/author-janine-vance-seattle-asian-american-film-festival/) - Real Life Journeys and Experiences of Transnational Adoptees: 2020 Seattle Asian American Film Festival with Panelist Author Rev. Dr. Janine Vance talk about... - [The Vance Twins Activism Work in South Korea](https://vancetwins.com/the-vance-twins-activism-work-in-south-korea/) - The first event that surprised me happened at an adoption agency. According to the adoption documents, we learned that the street we had been told we were found... - [Vance Twins with Korean Consulates](https://vancetwins.com/vance-twins-meets-with-korean-consulates/) - Rev. Dr. Janine (Vance) Myung Ja, co-founded the Adoption Truth and Transparency Worldwide Information Network and meets with Korean Consulates in Washington DC. - [Come Celebrate with the Vance Twins!](https://vancetwins.com/the-vance-twins-celebrate-their-50th-birthday/) - Celebrating 50 years of living w the Vance Twins. Guests included friends from around the world, and was held at the Washington State Museum. Look who else... ## Pages - [Vance Twins Consultants](https://vancetwins.com/) - The Vance Twins help nonprofits, advocates, and individuals turn lived experience into compelling stories, stronger programs, and lasting change. - [Twins Found in a Box Book Reviews](https://vancetwins.com/twins-found-in-a-box-book-reviews/) - Read the reviews for Twins Found in a Box, a memoir that chronicles the experience of adopted twins. Vance takes readers on a ride back to the ‘70s to the ‘90s. - [Contact Rev. Dr. Janine Vance from the Vance Twins](https://vancetwins.com/contact-author-janine-vance/) - Janine loves to uplift non-writers to write their stories. She has been interviewed internationally in newspapers, television, radio, and Delphi International. - [Vance Twins Media](https://vancetwins.com/media/) - Contact the Vance twins for book signings, speaking engagements, and/or their latest project. Email International Author Janine Vance and her twin, Jenette... - [Human Trafficking the Donna Seebo Special Editions](https://vancetwins.com/human-trafficking-the-donna-seebo-special-editions/) - The Vance Twins share their experiences, explain why they are speaking out, and discuss why we should be aware of human trafficking & how it should be stopped. - [Writing Retreats with the Vance Twins](https://vancetwins.com/writing-retreats/) - Private & Personalized writing Retreats for those who never thought they would or could write a memoir & those who never before brought their ideas to paper... - [Book a Private Vance Twins Author Reading For Your Next Event](https://vancetwins.com/book-vance-twins-reading/) - Learn the beginning steps of how to publish your memoir. Private and personal writing retreats where Janine teaches you about worldwide distribution for your book while you keep 100% of your copyrights. - [Red Carpet with the Vance Twins at the Author Celebration](https://vancetwins.com/author-party/) - Janine introduces her books at her Red Carpet Author event, in Seattle, Washington. Did you publish your book and would you like your own author celebration? - [Explore the Vance Twins Writing Services](https://vancetwins.com/services-2/) - Do you feel the urge to write your story but don't know where to start? Stuck somewhere in the middle? Need to finish your book? Explore our writing services. - [Against Child Trafficking USA](https://vancetwins.com/against-child-trafficking-usa/) - International Adoption is meant to help the world’s most vulnerable children, but the demand for children will create a supply. 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