Searching for Family

In some states, the biological parents and siblings of children given up for adoption can access adoption records freely once the child has reached the age of majority. In closed adoption states,...

Adopted children often struggle with forming their identities because they have never met their birth parents, and they only have half of the puzzle. This leads them to search for their birth...

If you are adopted and have found your birth mother (or she has found you), the next step is naturally that face-to-face meeting. Needless to say, this is a stressful, awkward encounter and...

Once you've made the decision to search for an adopted child, knowing where to start can seem overwhelming. An organized approach and a support group can ease the stress and anticipation involved...