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Adoption ResearchThe process of identifying a birth parent, or learning what became of a child placed for adoption is a difficult and challenging process primarily due to privacy laws, and the path is fraught with emotional highs and lows. Much of the research is similar to the work we do as professional genealogists, as well as the work of private detectives. We at ProGenealogists are often asked to assist in such a search and our hearts go out to individuals embarking upon adoption research. However, our firm focuses on two related areas: 1) seeking historical ancestors and relatives, and 2) identifying and locating living people whose whereabouts are currently unknown. The staff at ProGenealogists is not appropriately equipped to assist people seeking to break through the legal hurdles and privacy laws that society, government, and the courts have placed between adopted adults and their birth parents. However, once you have identified the people involved in the adoption (such as a name and approximate birth date and place), we can assist you in locating them, and we can also help you trace your birth ancestry. We can provide the following tips and advice for those embarking on adoption research:
We endorse the activities of the following groups: Adoptees Liberty Movement Association
(ALMA) Be cautious if hiring a private detective (listed in the Yellow Pages under “Investigators”) since many have very little experience, if any, in dealing with adoption searches. For more information about adoption related issues, see the Encyclopedia of Adoption at especially the checklist at their “Reunite” section. Another great resource is found on GenealogyToday from AdoptionPuzzle.com. Remember, once you have identified specific living persons, we would be happy to help you find them, or find their relatives, both living and dead. For more information on our services of this nature, see “Locating Missing Heirs and Living People."
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