3956Search 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
Adoption Reunion Blogs & Resources
Find information and resources to support family reunions for those separated by adoption.
3956 2387How 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
8897 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
2441How 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
1319Overcoming 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
1266Preparing 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
4807Searching for a Child Given Up for Adoption
If you are a birth parent hoping to reunite with your child, there are many adoption reunion resources available to support you. Even if you have little information on your child’s new identity or whereabouts,... read more
22253 Ways to Search on Adopted.com
Being part of a process of adoption, in any capacity, is always a complex experience. It can leave you with unanswered questions and the desire to know more. If you are the one who has been adopted, it... read more
11297 Common Adoption Reunion Problems and Outcomes
Searching for your birth family is a brave decision, but it’s not without its challenges. Adoption reunion problems can arise, making this journey an emotional rollercoaster. The hope of reconnecting... read more
11250How to Find Adoption Records Online
Perhaps 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
