BirthQuest

An online searchable database dedicated to searching adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents and siblings.
http://www.birthquest.org/

Volunteer Search Network

A worldwide group of volunteers who have come together to offer services to people touched by adoption who need search help.
http://www.vsn.org/

The AdopTalk Center

Comfort, guidance and hope for adoptees in search. Features search resources, book recommendations, adoption stories, and a bimonthly newsletter.
http://adoptalk.jakserver.com/

Adoptee Searcher's Handbook

Directory of information on a wide range of adoption related topics. It is focused on Canada but also has pages for U.S., Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
http://www.ouareau.com/adoptee/index.html

Adoptee Birthfamily Connections

Features organized links to search and support resources for adoptees and birth family members, registry, forums, and mailing list.
http://www.birthfamily.com/

Shea's Search Series

"Self-Empowered Adoptee Search" from Adoptee's Right to Know guides you from making the decision to search, and choices in searching through petitioning the court.
http://www.plumsite.com/shea/series.html

State Specific Resources

Adult adoptee and birthfamily search and reunion resources organized by state: Registries, support groups, vital statistics information, and databases.
http://members.aol.com/bmom2amy/Sthelp.html

International Soundex Reunion Registry

A non-profit agency which serves and promotes the reunion of next-of-kin or family that have been separated at birth, by adoption, institutional care, abandonment, divorce or foster care.
http://www.isrr.net/

Adoption Pennsylvania

Information and resources for searching in Pennsylvania.
http://millennium.fortunecity.com/ellerburn/894/index.html

Heartland Adoption Connection

Features a registry, search tips, reunion stories, and related links.
http://www.geocities.com/geoadopt

TRY Resource and Referral Center

An adoption resource and referral center located in Northampton, Massachusetts. Supports and assists in adoption searches, finding adoption triad members, and offers consultation on adoption issues.
http://www.try.org

Brick Wall Survivors

Support for adoptees having trouble in their search process.
http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/Atrium/6382

Baby Theft Investigation

Focuses on the case and investigation of the theft of newborn twins from a hospital in the late 1960s.
http://www.babytheft.org/

White Oak Foundation

A not-for-profit organization offering free post-adoption services to all triad members with an Illinois connection. Site includes information about searching, legislation, services and programs.
http://www.whiteoakfoundation.org/

Search Triad, Inc.

Helping to reunite people separated by adoption, foster care or divorce.
http://home.att.net/~kehgchu/home.html

Kenchan's Search and Reunion Links

Dozens of links for adoptees searching.
http://www.angelfire.com/ma2/Library/links.html

Tina's Adoption Reform and Search Pages

Adoption search information, including online databases, legislative addresses, vital statistics, and court addresses.
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/9606/

Orphan Voyage Memorials

Dedicated to adoptees and birthparents who died before being reunited. Includes stories and memorials.
http://www.geocities.com/orphanvoyage1953/index.html

Triad Online

Information for individuals who wish to begin a post-adoption search involving Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Includes general information for all adoptees.
http://www3.nf.sympatico.ca/pamela.anstey/triadonline/

Torn Asunder

Registry and investigative resources to aid family members seeking reunion after adoption.
http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/springhill/801/tornasunder/adoptionindex/index.html

Adoption Crossroads

Network of adoption search, support and reunion organizations. Includes message board and chat room.
http://www.adoptioncrossroads.org

Organization for Adoptees - Search and Individual Support

New Jersey-based search and support group for adoptees only.
http://members.tripod.com/BastardGoddess/OASIS.html

Adoption Search Links

Collection of links related to searching for birth family.
http://members.tripod.com/~jlightkeeper/adoption.html

Young Once, Indian Forever

Information about and for Native Americans who were adopted or fostered and who are searching for their birth family members.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca6/indianforever/

West Texas Children's Aid and Welfare Association

Information about the W.A. Nicholas Home which operated in Abilene, Texas from 1921 to 1945, and placed children in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
http://www.angelfire.com/tx5/adoptee/

Birth-Family-Online

Offers free knowledge and guidance to people searching in the UK. Includes stories, links and photos.
http://www.birth-family-online.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

Washington Adoption Reunion Movement

Provides search, reunion, and educational resources and services. Includes a fee-based registry, information about free and fee-based services, and membership details.
http://www.warmsearch.org/

Adoption Puzzle

Information about searching, adoptee rights, and adoption reform. Includes links to search tools, registries, and mailing lists.
http://www.genealogytoday.com/adoption/puzzle

Adoption Tracker

Online research database matches up children and parents separated through adoption. Includes news on related legal and social issues.
http://www.adoptiontracker.com/

PA Adoption Search and Education

Contains general information about searching in Pennsylvania, United States. Includes a review of legislative and political issues, copy of relinquishment documents, and list of area support and search groups.
http://rombergers.tripod.com/main.html

Adoption Africa

Registry, search tips, personal stories, and legal information for adoptees and birth parents in South Africa, Rhodesia/Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia.
http://www.watts01.btinternet.co.uk/adopt/

Adoptionopoly

A satire, modeled loosely on the board game Monopoly, that highlights the frustrations experienced by adult adoptees who are trying to search for their origins.
http://users.rcn.com/jonmarin/adoptionopoly.htm

Adoption Forum Pittsburgh

Offers search and support guidance for birth parents and adoptees. Holds local meetings and workshops. Meeting details and resources are presented.
http://www.geocities.com/pghadoptionforum/

AdoptionFamilyNetwork.com

Offers fee-based services in addition to free resources, including forums, registry, tools, and reunion stories. [Registration is required for some sections.]
http://www.adoptionfamilynetwork.com/

Colorado Adoption Search & Reunion Resources

Tips, links and book recommendations for adoptees and birth parents.
http://www.genealogybranches.com/adoption.html

Adoption Search and Reunion

Dedicated to Colorado adoptees, birth families, and adoptive families, but providing general search information and tips for anyone.
http://www.adopteesearch.info/

Connected Indian Roots

Networking community that helps adoptees search and learn what it means to be of Indian origin but brought up in a totally different culture. Includes articles and links.
http://www.people.freenet.de/connectedindianroots

Everlasting Search

Tips and information from an adoptee who has gone through the process.
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/thesearcher/