About Us

Kate

I was adopted as a baby. I am the 3rd child in a family of four. My two older siblings are also adopted. As a child, I always asked questions about where I came from. My ever supportive parents, gave me what little information they had. If it were not for my sister's persistant search for her own roots, I would not have made contact with a very important person in my life; my mother. Not only did my experience, but also my sister's continued search, give me inspiration. I am all to aware there is a need for more forums and access to information, for anyone searching for family.

Anne

I made the agonising decision to give up my baby daughter for adoption. For many years I wanted to know that my child was in a loving family and cared for. I knew deep in my heart that I would one day be reunited with my daughter and have the opportunity to explain to her the reasons for my decision. Not only have we been reunited but we have established a relationship. I am eternally grateful to my daughter's parents. They have been very supportive during this process.

Romé

Searched for the biological mother of a friend and is available to offer practical advice and assistance with your search.

Rome@AdoptionReconnect.org

"And it is my opinion that no matter what anyone else thinks, every adoptee, on some level, wants that (biological) mother to find him or her ..."

- The Primal Wound (Nancy Newton Verrier)

We do not promise miracles

While the outcome of our reunion was happy,

we know that it might not always be so for

others.

Our own search has made us aware of

the need for a South African website.

Should you wish to ask us any questions

regarding our experience or just want a

sympathetic ear, you can contact us

directly at:

Kate@AdoptionReconnect.org

(Kate currently has computer problems and

cannot access her email. She will reply as

soon as the problem has been sorted out.)

Anne@AdoptionReconnect.org

We are happy to speak with anyone, however we

are obligated to let everyone know, we are not

social workers or counsellors and we don't report

to any agencies. Anything discussed with either

of us is confidential. We are not professionals,

just a mother and daughter who lived and

experienced the process.

Adoption Reconnect

Helping with the search for family