- Home
- » Searching for Birth Relatives
Searching for Birth Relatives
Series: Factsheets for Families |
Author(s):
Child Welfare Information Gateway
|
Year Published: 2011 |
This factsheet provides guidance to adopted persons and birth families on the search process and information access, as well as resources for further help in conducting a successful search. This factsheet is designed to address the concerns of both adopted persons who are searching for birth parents or other birth relatives, as well as birth parents (both mothers and fathers) who want to locate a child who was adopted. While not a complete "how to" guide to searching, this factsheet provides information on the different types of searches, issues that might arise during searching, and additional resources.
Table of Contents IntroductionThe Decision to Search Steps in the Search Process Hiring a Professional Searcher International Searching Social Media and Searching Reunion Issues Conclusion Additional Resources |
We also recommend the following Information Gateway publications:
|
Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2011). Searching for birth relatives. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.
This material may be freely reproduced and distributed. However, when doing so, please credit Child Welfare Information Gateway.