From adultchildren.org:
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ACA is a 12-step program that focuses on emotional sobriety.  
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We were all profoundly affected by the dysfunction in our families of origin, whether alcohol was present in the home or not. Consequently, we developed a “laundry list” of traits that helped us survive that experience. These traits may have been adaptive at the time, but have now come to disrupt our lives substantially.  
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We recover by “working our program.” 
 
This means attending ACA meetings and working on the Twelve Steps. The Steps are not meant to be worked in isolation, so we work with more experienced members, a twelve-step group, and/or our fellow travelers (others in ACA).
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ACA is a spiritual program, not a religious program.
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The only requirement for membership is a desire to recover from the effects of growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional family. ACA has no membership fees.
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Since each meeting is autonomous and can be a different experience, we recommend that if your first meeting is not a fit for you, try other meetings before deciding if the ACA program can be helpful in your journey from discovery to recovery.
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Meetings are intended to be a safe place.
 
We share our experience, strength, and hope; we offer compassion and understanding. We also have the right not to share unless we are ready.
 
We welcome you to join us.