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Tracing an adopted child

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Glen In Tinsel Knickers

Glen In Tinsel Knickers Report 16 Nov 2007 20:07

This site explains the legal and practical aspects of tracing adoptees by birth family members.

http://www.adoptionsearchreunion.org.uk/default.htm

Heather

Heather Report 16 Nov 2007 16:34

You do mean the 1980's?

Heather

Heather Report 16 Nov 2007 15:14

I dont think you really can Shirley - its up to the adopted person to contact the birth family if they want. You may be able to send a letter to the social services or agency who handled the adoption and they will keep that on file in case the person contacts them?

Shirley

Shirley Report 16 Nov 2007 14:55

Can anyone tell me the best way to start tracing a child in my family who was adopted in the 80's?