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Information for adults who were adopted or in care

As an adult who grew up in care or who was adopted as a child you may have some questions about your birth family. You may also want to find some members of your family of origin.

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Searching for birth family members can be an emotional and complicated process.

Find out what this can involve and how you can search for family members. There are a number of organisations that can provide support, advice and counselling, whether you want to search for your birth family or not.

  • How to trace birth family members
  • Useful organisations for adults who were adopted or in care

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