1504Why a historical view of adoption? The moment of adoption is a sharp turning point in a child’s life, one that holds the immense power of literally changing their fate. It is an open door into... read more
580Embarking on an adoption reunion journey may be one of the most challenging decisions you ever make. There are so many reasons to do it and so many not to. You may experience an entire palette of emotions,... read more
913As 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
990One 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
1879Taking 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
2340For 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
1170November 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
11134Perhaps the most daunting part of searching for your birth family is figuring out how to start. Where do you get those first leads for your search? The first step is to gather all the data you have... read more
928Maybe you’ve always planned to search for your biological relatives and this seems like the perfect, long-awaited moment to start. Maybe you’ve agonized over this decision for many sleepless nights... read more
