Search Angels, Search & Support Specialists

     State Reunion Registries and Other Resources

Though ISRR does not give search assistance or counseling, we support every individuals right to search. Whenever possible, we do try to include information on the birth state or country when mailing or e-mailing donation receipts. These reports contain things like what identifying and non-identifying data is accessible to adoptees, birth and adoptive families as per current laws and practices; where to contact state reunion registries or services; and any pertinent forms our volunteers could gather. This gift is meant as a helpful thank you to ISRR contributors. .

Listing does not reflect a recommendation nor endorsement by ISRR . We suggest that you research things carefully, interview resources and choose search help based on what feels best for you. You are your own best guide. There are hundreds of websites, groups, companies and individuals offering a wide variety of options meant to locate people. Request their fees and services in writing, read it thoroughly and check with any references they provide. If it doesn't feel right, don't do it.

Because there are so many places offering help, you don't need to rush into the first thing you come across. Many do the search themselves utilizing guidance from how-to books, group meetings, chat rooms or 'angels'. Others find they want to hire someone to do the search or guide the search, because it all seems way too complicated or impossible. This is an individual choice.

It is easy to feel boggled by too many options. It is normal to feel frustrated if what should be a simple 1, 2, 3 process turns into a maze. Know that people are reunited every day. There is no one path, no one way. Each state law is different, agency practices and policies differ, even what year a birth or adoption took place can change how one should proceed. At ISRR we always recommend that you educate yourself as much as possible, cover all your bases, follow your own heart and gut.

You can use search engines like Google, Yahoo, BING, AllPlus, PiPL and others to identify search angels, support groups, confidential intermediaries, reunion registries, etc. Try typing in "adoption search", "reunion registry", or "search angel" in quotes and then the name of the state, province or country outside the quote to help narrow the field. (Example: "search angel" Kentucky KY)

When your quest is over, let those who give you good service know they have done a good job, and those who disappointed you should be told why. AND be sure to notify ISRR, any other registries, the agency, state, group or investigator that your search is complete. It takes a little effort, but is greatly appreciated by all.

Everyone at ISRR wants to let you know you are not alone. Hundreds of thousands have been reunited with family from whom they were separated. Since the mid 1950's search has taken many forms and it continues to evolve. This registry is one resource for you. We care that you find your family in whatever way works for you,

We hope this is a blessed journey -- self-empowering, healing and resulting in the answers you seek.

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