Resources for International Adoptees

These resources can provide valuable support and guidance to international adoptees seeking to reunite with their birth families. Each individual’s journey is unique, and accessing a combination of these resources may increase the likelihood of a successful family reunification.

1. International Soundex Reunion Registry (ISRR)

  • The ISRR offers a mutual consent registry to assist individuals in reuniting with biological family members, including birth parents and siblings. Adoptees can register their information in hopes of finding their biological relatives who may also be searching.

2. International Adoption Search Angels

  • This volunteer organization provides search assistance and support for adult adoptees and birth families separated by international adoption. Their network of experienced “search angels” helps navigate the complex process of reuniting families.

3. Adoption.com Reunion Registry

  • The Adoption.com Reunion Registry is a free and confidential mutual consent registry that allows individuals separated by adoption, including international adoptees, and their birth families to search for and reunite with one another.

4. Reclaim a Child International

  • Reclaim a Child International offers guidance and resources for adult international adoptees seeking to reunite with their birth families. They provide assistance in navigating the legal and cultural aspects of reunification.

5. International Social Service USA

  • International Social Service (ISS) provides comprehensive case management services and support to individuals involved in intercountry adoption. They offer specialized assistance in searching for birth family members and navigating the complexities of international family reunification.

6. Child Welfare Information Gateway

  • The Child Welfare Information Gateway offers resources and information on post-adoption services, including family search and reunification for international adoptees. Their website provides helpful guides and links to additional support services.

7. Ancestry and DNA Testing Companies

8. Legal Aid and Advocacy Organizations

  • Local legal aid organizations and advocacy groups specializing in international adoption and family reunification can provide valuable guidance and support for adoptees navigating the legal process of seeking reunification with their birth families.

9. Support Groups and Online Communities

  • Joining support groups and online communities for international adoptees can provide valuable peer support, resources, and connections to individuals who have successfully reunited with their birth families. These groups can offer emotional support and practical advice throughout the reunification process.

10. Professional Search and Reunion Services

  • Some organizations offer professional search and reunion services specifically tailored to international adoptees, utilizing specialized investigative techniques and international networks to assist in the search for birth family members.
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