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Trying to Find Your Adopted Siblings?

Searching for adopted siblings can be challenging and complex. We can help. If you’re trying to reunite with your brother or sister who was given up for adoption, our unique search process gives you the best results while respecting your privacy at each step.

Some methods for finding your adopted sister or brother, for example, hiring a private detective, can be costly or unavailable. But there are ways to find adopted siblings, even in a closed adoption. Create a free profile on Adopted.com with the information you know, such as when and where the adoption took place. We’ll compare the details you provide with all the other profiles in our database, alerting you instantly if there’s a match.

How do you find your adopted brother or sister with only their name or other bit of identifying information? 

With a subscription, you can access additional features, including our intuitive NameSearch™. This tool lets you search for specific keywords related to your adopted siblings, such as their name(s), a former address, or an adoption agency. It scans our voluntary registry database to find profiles that mention similar information. 

If you don’t know your adopted sibling's name, you might want to try DNA testing. This can produce potential leads to your adopted brother or sister. 

You can also join Adopted.com and create a profile with any information you have. All you need to do is answer ten simple questions, designed especially to be the points that everyone knows about their own adoption situation.

Adopted.com, the world’s largest adoption reunion registry, offers some of the most helpful search tools available for sibling reunions. It’s free to register, and you instantly enter a space that your adopted brother or sister potentially shares.

With new registrants daily, the odds of locating your adopted sibling improve constantly.

With a growing registry and supportive community, we aim to help families who want to reconnect. Here’s how Adopted.com is different:

  • Instantly compares your profile with more than 1,254,599 profiles
  • Provides simple, free, and fast registration
  • Utilizes DNA comparison and NameSearch™
  • Respects and ensures your privacy

The joy of finding your adopted sibling is special and sometimes emotionally overwhelming. However, there are a few things all searchers should remember when connecting with their loved ones. It's best not to approach your adopted siblings with any preconceived expectations. You also want to be empathetic to the emotions of your adopted siblings and those close to them who may be affected by the reunion. And, of course, cherish the joy of a reunion.

The search for adopted siblings might sometimes feel overwhelming, especially if you only have limited information. We can help. 

At Adopted.com, reunions happen every day. We’re the largest database for adoptees in the world with over 1M profiles. Join the Adopted.com community to find potential matches and increase your chances of reuniting with your adopted siblings.

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FAQ’S

My spouse has a brother who was given up for adoption. Can I register on their behalf?

Yes, Adopted.com permits people to create profiles on behalf of their loved ones who are in search of their adopted siblings or parents. That means, if someone is looking for their adopted brother or sister, their partner, spouse or anybody close to them can create a profile on our site. We however recommend that they have input into the information provided to avoid biases and ensure the most accurate data.

What happens after I register?

During your registration we ask you ten simple questions. The answers you give to these questions will be instantly compared with more than 1,254,599 profiles, giving you a report of how many profiles match your responses and to what extent.
Our advanced search algorithms applied on an increasingly large database give you the best shot at finding your adopted brothers or sisters.

How do I find my adopted brothers and sisters?

If you’ve had a DNA test done, you can register for free at Adopted.com, upload your DNA data, and have it compared to our database to try and find your adopted siblings. If we find a lead, we’ll let you know immediately. If you haven’t done a DNA test, you can answer 10 simple questions covering the facts most people know about their adoption situation, like location, birth date, or name. We’ll notify you if there’s a lead to find your adopted brother or sister.

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