Support for birth families

Information and support available for birth families trying to trace family members that have been adopted.

We can provide access to:

independent advice on all matters relating to adoption
support groups
advice on, and negotiation of, contact arrangements, including postal contact
advice on tracing family members placed for adoption, including mediation
management of face-to-face contact with adoptive family members.

Last updated:: 20 November 2023

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