Making the decision to search for a family member, friend or lost aquaintance can be difficult. There are so many things to take into consideration. Here are a few tips from Searching For’s Pam Slaton that may help.

Things to consider before searching:

If you decide that you are going to search for someone it is best to gather as much information as possible. The more you know…the better. Little pieces of information can later fit into the puzzle. Use a notebook to keep track of the details so you don’t forget anything. In the following clip, Pam touches on the importance of some of this information.

Why non-identifying information is important:

If you are adopted and looking for your biological family, it may have just gotten easier for you. Check out Pam’s video to learn more.

Important changes in adoption laws: