BIRTH FAMILY SEARCH

An Adoptee's Journey

The search for one’s origin is often an integral part of an adoptee’s sense of self. Starting a search can feel daunting without an understanding of the agencies, regulations, and processes involved.

G.O.A.’L.’s birth family search service has been assisting adoptees for 20+ years in navigating the constantly changing landscape that is birth family search.

G.O.A.'L. Members

By becoming a member of G.O.A.’L., you will have access to exclusive family search services!

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Searching on Your Own

If you would like to conduct a search without the assistance of G.O.A.’L., here is a general outline of the steps you might want to take.

Throughout any part of the process, if you would like the assistance of G.O.A.’L. please consider becoming a member.

Initial Search

  • Contact your adoption agency
  • Request copies of your adoption documents
  • Request an in-person file review (if visiting Korea)
  • Request a family search from your adoption agency

Continued Search

Pre and Post-Reunion

  • Conduct 1-to-1 DNA matching test
  • Reunion (after DNA test results)
  • Build relationship
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