The COVID-19 pandemic was unprecedented with restrictions, lockdowns, and upheaval that affected millions of people worldwide. Ancestry.com reported a 37% increase in subscribers in 2020 compared to the previous year. We too have noticed a rise in inquiries and that can be attributed to a number of factors. A Changed Perspective At a time when human…

Looking for your birth family is one of the biggest and most emotional decisions of your life. It could be that you feel there is “something” missing, or you’re eager to learn more about your family medical history. Do you feel that age is catching up on you and you’ve left it too long?  Do…

In your search for an Adoption Specialist we are sure that you are looking for someone who understands the emotions that you have about looking for your birth family. In this article, we interview our owner, Lisa Townsend, about her personal experiences, her motivation behind The Adoption Specialist, her process for searching, and her belief…

It’s completely natural for an adoptee to want to know where they’re from…but when it comes to finally meeting your birth family, it doesn’t always go quite the way you had in mind! So we advise getting here are 4 pieces of advice from the Adoption Specialist for your very first meeting. Express your gratitude…

Searching for your birth family is a very emotional time, so its important to prepare yourself for the variety of outcomes that lie ahead of you. The only consistency with all of these situations is that you have no idea what you’re walking into. Here at the Adoption Specialist, we put together 4 things we…

If you’re an adoptee, your history is written directly into your genetic code. You don’t have photos or memories, but by analyzing your DNA, you can find your family, with the stories and secrets to go along with it. Everyone has a rich family history, so if you’re adopted and want to find your birth…