Search & Reunion

Although AAC is not a search organization, we support the right of all those whose lives have been impacted by adoption to decide for themselves whether and when to search. We also provide referrals to search and support groups within each state. This section is intended to provide a collection of articles, databases, forums and references, including links to other websites that may be useful to searchers working on their own.

The information on this page and the links listed below are a start on providing such useful information.

An adoptee with her Adoptive Parents (left) and her Birthparents (right).

 

• AAC's Search Policy Statement
   
• Beginner's Search Checklist
    

• Frequently Asked Search Questions
   
• International Soundex Reunion Registry by Anthony S. Vilardi
   
• Search and Reunion Etiquette: The Guide Miss Manners Never Wrote
  by Monica M. Byrne
  

• Making Contact: The final step in the search process (PDF)
   
• Gay and Lesbian Adoptees: Coming Out Again by Patrick McMahon
   
• Additional Search Materials (AAC Members Only)
   

• Online Guide to Adoption Search & Reunion by Jan Baker

• Starting a Support Group (PDF) 
   
• Profile Form (PDF)