After Adoption Advice
After Adoption Information Line
Birthlink’s After Adoption Information Line is an easily accessible point of contact for all those seeking information and advice relating to adoption issues that affect adults.
Birthlink’s After Adoption Information Line is an easily accessible point of contact for all those seeking information and advice relating to adoption issues that affect adults.
We are here to help…
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Adopted adults |
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Birth parents and birth relatives of adopted people |
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Adoptive parents and relatives |
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Professionals engaged in after adoption work |
We are here to help…
Adopted adults
Adoptive parents and relatives
Birth parents and birth relatives of adopted people
Professionals engaged in after adoption work
Experienced and qualified staff provide helpful guidance and up-to-the-minute information on a range of questions such as:
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How do I get a copy of my original birth extract?
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I don’t know where I was adopted, where can I see my papers?
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I’ve just found out I’m adopted, can I speak to someone?
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I’ve just met my birth mother and I need to talk things over?
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I gave up my son for adoption in 1963, can I find him now?
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I’ve heard there is a register where you can leave your contact details?
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My sister was adopted, what can I do to find her?
The After Adoption Information Line is funded by the following authorities:
![Perth & Kinross Council Perth & Kinross Council](https://birthlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Perth-Kinross-Council.png)
![Stirling Council Stirling Council](https://birthlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Stirling-Council.png)
![West-Dunbartonshire-Council](https://birthlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/West-Dunbartonshire-Council.png)
![LanarkshireCouncil](https://birthlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/LanarkshireCouncil.png)
![North Ayrshire Council North Ayrshire Council](https://birthlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/North-Ayrshire-Council.png)
![The Highland Council The Highland Council](https://birthlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Highland-Council.png)
![Shetland Islands Council Shetland Islands Council](https://birthlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Shetland-Islands.png)
![Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire Council](https://birthlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Aberdeenshire-Council.png)
![Camhairie Camhairie](https://birthlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Camhairie.png)
![Scottish Borders Council Scottish Borders Council](https://birthlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Scottish-Borders-Council.png)
![Clackmannanshire Council Clackmannanshire Council](https://birthlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Clackmannanshire-Council.png)
![Angus Council Angus Council](https://birthlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Angus-Council.png)
![Falkirk Council Falkirk Council](https://birthlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Falkirk-Council.png)
![Fife Council Fife Council](https://birthlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Fife-Council.png)
![Dumfries & Galloway Dumfries & Galloway](https://birthlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Dumfries-Galloway.png)
![Dundee Council Dundee Council](https://birthlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/dundee-council-1.png)
![The Scottish Government The Scottish Government](https://birthlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/scottish-gvnt.jpg)