about us

I Am That Kid is a platform amplifying life-changing stories of incredible people who were adopted as kids.

It began with a kid who didn’t meet his birth-mom until he was in his forties.

We started inviting others to share their stories too. With hope and candor, each I Am That Kid story explores the good that can come from people who’ve been adopted.

At the end of every story, the person says one statement:

“I Am That Kid.”

Keep Watching

10:23

July 7, 2023

Darryl McDaniels

Darryl McDaniels, known by his stage name DMC, is a rapper, founding member of Run-DMC, and is considered one of the pioneers of hip hop culture.

11:00

August 22, 2022

Greg Louganis

Greg Louganis is an American Olympic diver who won gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics, on both the springboard and platform. He is the only man and the second diver in Olympic history to sweep the diving events in consecutive Olympic Games. Greg, like so many incredible Olympians was adopted.

8:45

December 7, 2022

Danielle Forte

Danielle Forte shares her adoption story and her perspective on why open adoption matters.

4:55

November 29, 2021

Lori Stenstrom

Lori is a 17-time All American and NCAA Champion swimmer. She also was a member of the USA National Team for seven years, medaling for the United States in the Pan Pacific, Pan American and World University Games.

14:07

November 29, 2021

Scott Hamilton

Scott is a retired American figure skater and Olympic gold medalist. He won four consecutive U.S. championships, four consecutive World Championships, and a gold medal in the 1984 Olympics.

7:32

February 27, 2024

Aubree-Anna

Aubree-Anna is a talented singer and songwriter. Her story teaches us how to be a millionaire. And it’s not what you think.

9:33

December 7, 2022

Jonathan Witmer

Jonathan Witmer is the President and CEO of WestPoint Home. In this film, Jonathan shares his perspective on why adoption is so special.

8:16

November 29, 2021

John Knox

John is a lifetime entrepreneur spent 4 decades building and selling highly successful surety bond companies. He has been called to use his time and resources to support the world of adoption.

8:33

February 20, 2023

Sheila Jaffe

Shelia Daffe is an Emmy Award-winning casting director and co-founder of The Felix Organization. In this film, she shares her adoption story.