Are there any adoption sites where they look for birthparents for free?

Question

I am trying to search for my birth mother. But it seems every site I go to there is some type of fee for them searching for you. And I don't mean small fees. I am currently not working and am on a fixed income due to a disability. How can I search for my mother without being charged for the service.

Answer 1

I haven't found one yet, my oldest brother was adopted and he would be almost 40 now and I have been trying for 10 years to find a free way to find some information but nothing.

Answer 2

Can you edit and add your state?

Answer 3

Have you found your birthname?  I can let you know how to do that

And yes, there are loads of free resources for searching.  Start by registering  with the NY State Adoption Information Registry here http://www.health.state.ny.us/vital_reco...

and at http://registry.adoption.com/  and http://isrr.net/

There is a great NY search group with free experienced search angels on Yahoo here http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nyadoptees...

And lastly, help with the fight to restore Adoptee Rights

http://www.unsealedinitiative.org/

There, that should keep you busy for now! if you need any more help, just ask.   There is tons of help and support for you.

ETA.  You need to apply for information from the State (link above) which will give you the age of your Mom and other information which will make the search alot easier.  The Registry is free so do it today

Answer 4

Any idea how old she might be??  I found my sister's birthmom with about as much information as you have.  I started making phone calls to people that may be her relatives...and found the right one that knew something.  If she's out there, you can find her!!

Answer 5

You've had some great sites to check out - here's my picks to add to your list.

First - add your details to the registries here

http://www.isrr.net/

http://registry.adoption.com/

Check here for information on your state records here -

http://adopteerights.net/

(click on the page marked 'Searchers' down the left hand side)

Check here for search help - and links to free search angels -

http://www.adoptioncrossroads.org/

And check here for any support - it's the best online forum for adoptees I've found -

http://www.adultadoptees.org/

All the very best with your search.

Answer 6

Listen to Heather,Gershom,Possum....the best 3 on this forum. That said.....last name Thomas is gonna be tough,real tough.Common name....Woman marry too,use new hubbys last name...sometimes its easier and faster to search out the bdad..first. As someone else stated it is vital to have the date of birth, without it & a common last name,the search will burn you out....been there. Not to be morbid but save yourself the time first,check : Rootsweb SSDI first to make sure they are amongst the living. Sorry for not being positive but I've done alot of searches....80% found, 20% impossible.Take care.

Answer 7

ok my hubby was searching for his adopted family for 6 years, when he told me he wanted to find them,  I used 2 search sites and found them in 3 hours. Do you have a last name? That is the most important part. let me know, maybe I can help. It took me 5 mins to find one of my friends dads.

Answer 8

If you know her names and birth date you can do a people search or just her name, basically a background check ... it will have previous addresses and current and phone #'s ... they only cost about $50.