I am adopted, how do i start looking for my parents ?

Question:

I am adopted, how do i start looking for my parents ?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Best of luck to you in your search.

I don't know what state you are in, so I can only direct you to broad general searches. If you add a comment with your state, I'll be able to point you further.

First off, if you haven't done so already, you should register at ISSR in the chance anyone is searching for you. You can find the ISRR website FAQs at

http://www.isrr.net/faq.shtml

You should also register at any state run reunion registries if available. I don't know what state you live in, but this site has a state by state listing.. just be sure it really is the official state site. Some of these are smaller registries run by individuals on free web pages, and those can be a waste of time.

http://www.genealogytoday.com/adoption/p...

Also, you can register here as it is a pretty popular site.

http://registry.adoption.com/

Realize though that these registries are not well publicized, so many people don't know about them. Prepare yourself that you may register with every site there is and still not come up with a match. Don't think that's because someone doesn't want to find you! It may well be because they simply don't know about the registries.

Because of this, be sure you have a good support base to help you with the ups and downs of your search. There are a number of good online support groups, but you're going to want to find one specialized for your state, as each state has different challenges. You need to get your original birth certificate, if possible, and your non-identifying information from the state. A support group can help you with that. You can try going to Yahoo groups and searching for adoption plus the state you live in to get a listing.

Good luck!