1485The Story of Adopted.com
Warm greetings from Katharine, founder of Adopted.com. I'm taking this opportunity to catch up with the incredible community we have on Adopted.com now. Almost 19 years ago I founded this site... read more
Adoption Reunion Blogs & Resources
Find information and resources to support family reunions for those separated by adoption.
1485 1041Holidays are for Family - the One You Have and the One You Seek
As we step into the holiday season, we all yearn for a little warmth and laughter, for some real connection, for a glimpse of that childlike wonder we left behind. And most of all, we long to be surrounded... read more
1177National Adoption Month: Celebrating the Journey
November is National Adoption Month - a time of celebration for adoptees and their families all around the world. It’s a time when gratitude is expressed for the amazing gift of a child who did not come... read more
1316Overcoming Common Roadblocks in Searching for Your Birth Family
Embarking on the journey to find your biological relatives is never easy. Sometimes, the thought of it alone can be daunting: Where would you even start looking? How would they react if you were able to... read more
1168It Takes a Village to Find a Child
Taking your first steps of what could be a long and emotional journey to find your birth relatives is never easy. Ideally, this is a time for your loved ones to surround you with affection and support... read more
1263Preparing to Search for your Birth Family
While the age old question of how much of what makes us who we are is due to nature and how much to nurture has still not received a definite scientific answer, nobody can deny that our DNA plays a crucial... read more
175010 Surprising Adoptee Statistics and Facts
You may not know, but the adoption and child welfare industry in the US was valued at $20.2 billion in 2023—making it the 416th largest industry in the US. Historically, cultural and societal norms... read more
644Fulfilling a Promise to my Birth Mother
Introduction Between 1945 and 1973, about 350,000 unmarried Canadian mothers were persuaded, coerced or forced into giving their babies up for adoption. (Andrews, Valerie: White Unwed Mother: The Adoption... read more
667Everyone Deserves to Know Where They Came From
The following is a story by Ryan Anderson detailing his experience with adoption. At the age of 18, Ryan was told he was adopted in Morocco by his Moroccan father and white British mother - his world fell... read more
695How to Tell Your Child They’re Adopted: 10 Helpful Tips
Deciding how to tell your child they’re adopted can feel overwhelming, but a simple, honest, and loving conversation is the best approach. Make sure your child’s other caregivers are on the same page... read more
