2902Laura's Story
I’ve been the Creative Director of Adopted.com for over 8 years and during that time I have read and felt close to hundreds of reunions stories. I’ve seen the magic of reunion happen over and over... read more
Adoption Reunion Blogs & Resources
Find information and resources to support family reunions for those separated by adoption.
2902 2627A book you won't want to put down!
I wish I had found this website, Adopted.com fifty years ago. Back then, things were only starting to warm up to the concept of opening up records. Things often work out for a reason. If I had found... read more
1160Technology That (Re)Connects
When the internet first emerged in the late 80’s it came to us with immense promise: it spoke of bringing the best and brightest together for collaborative research. Of making information travel faster... read more
1818Searching For Your Birth Family: Adopted.com vs Genealogy Sites
The holiday season can be a nostalgic time when the daily rush seems to pause and everything around reminds you that holidays are for family. For adoptees this can be a particularly challenging period.... read more
975National 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
963Accessing 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
4306Search 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
2536How 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
1036What 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
1441Rebuilding 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
