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Birth Search

Holt’s post adoption services department can help you begin a search for your birth family.

Let’s Talk About Birth Search

Birth search is a personal and complex journey. This introductory video provides some basic information on the search process and where to begin.

How to Begin

It’s possible for some adoptees to search for their birth family, but every country’s process and requirements vary. In most cases, adoptees need to work with their U.S. placing agency in order to conduct a birth search.

To determine if Holt International was your placing agency, or to contact a a post adoption staff person, please complete the form below. You’ll receive an email in 2-5 business days confirming that Holt was your placing agency, or referring you to other agencies. If you know that Holt wasn’t your placing agency, you are still welcome to contact us. We do offer some services for non-Holt adult adoptees and would be glad to discuss these with you.

In some cases, after we assess your file, we may determine there’s too little information to conduct a search. If a search isn’t possible through Holt, we will continue to be present to offer guidance and support as you discover alternative solutions.

Tell Us About You

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Please Indicate your relationship to the adopted child.
Your Current Name*
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Tell Us About Your Parents

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If You Are a Birth Parent

Please contact us if you are a birth parent searching for a Holt adoptee.

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We’re here to help adoptees, adoptive families, birth parents and all others with lifelong support and services.

Adult Adoptees

Connect with other adoptees and find additional resources tailored just for you.

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Need help or advice on obtaining records or learning about citizenship?

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Support & Education

Adoption can result in emotional challenges and questions. We’re here to help. Contact us at [email protected].

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