958National Adoption Month 2024
When thinking about adoption, the first thing that comes to our mind is usually the image of a child in the arms of loving, blissful adoptive parents. But while heartwarming, that image can fail to tell... read more
Adoption Reunion Blogs & Resources
Find information and resources to support family reunions for those separated by adoption.
958 919Accessing Your Adoption Records in the United States
As you took your first steps on your journey to search for your birth family, you likely imagined it would be no easy task. That is because unless you were in an open adoption, the bureaucratic red tape... read more
3868Search by Birthday
There are countless reasons why a birth parent can make the difficult decision of giving their child up for adoption. There are even more reasons why they might give anything to be reunited once they feel... read more
2354How To Find Siblings Lost to Adoption Using Adopted.com
When thinking about adoption reunions, people often imagine birth parents reconnecting with their children. But there are also many adoptees out there wondering how to find siblings who were lost to adoption.... read more
1002What Are Voluntary Adoption Records and What Makes Them Great?
One of the most common roadblocks in searching for your birth family is simply not knowing where to start. While your heart may be brimming with hope and anticipation, your mind might be racing to find... read more
1307Rebuilding Bridges: Meeting Your Biological Father for the First Time
Meeting your biological father for the first time can bring a whirlwind of emotions. Whether you found him through an adoption reunion registry or your adoption records, the first contact can feel overwhelming.... read more
1917Which Adoption Records Can You Access in Open and Closed Adoptions?
Taking the first steps on your journey to find your birth family can feel hopeful yet confusing. You may not know which adoption records are available or what type of adoption you had. But there... read more
8857 Fears That Hold You Back From Searching For Your Birth Family
It is profoundly human to have doubts and fears that hold you back from embarking on the search for your birth family. What if they reject you? What if you can’t find them? What if you end up brokenhearted?...... read more
2400How to Search by Name with Voluntary Adoption Records
For adoptees and birth relatives, searching adoption records by name is often the first step toward a long-awaited reunion. Names hold the power to unlock family connections, and voluntary adoption records... read more
871Adoption Reconnection Starts With Self-connection
You may have spent your entire life imagining this moment and yet, it may still have taken you surprise: you are about to meet your birth family for the first time. Whether it feels like the prize at the... read more
