For those of you at the start of their journey to find their biological family, we at The Adoption Specialist suggest the first step you take be to order a DNA test. How Can a DNA Test Help With my Search? Often people looking for their birth families are entering into their search with little…

For some adoptees, it may come as a surprise when they are contacted by their birth parents or family. Searching may have been something that an adoptee may have considered, but not necessarily felt ready to do. As an adoptee there are, of course, many emotions and points to consider before you meet your birth…

Making the decision to go in search of your birth family is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make in your life. Often, many people don’t know where to start their search or worry whether or not they even have enough information to even start their search. This is where The Adoption Specialist comes…

So you’re on a quest to find your birth family and you’ve started with the first step – taking a DNA test. You’re off to a great start, but knowing which steps to follow next can be tricky. It’s crucial to take a DNA test at the beginning, as this is easily the most beneficial…

When conducting the search to find your birth family, it’s vital that you begin at a time that is right for you and to go at your own pace.  Before You Begin Locating Your Birth Family  It is so important to think about your motivation behind why you are doing this, as your life and…

The Adoption Specialist was founded by Lisa Townsend, a knowledgeable private investigator who specializes in adoption searches across the USA and worldwide. She endeavours to bring families together that were once separated at birth through adoption or relinquishment.  There are many reasons as to why choosing the adoption specialist will benefit you, so here are…