Catholic Charities understands that adoption is a lifelong commitment. While direct placement ended in 2010, the commitment to these families has
not. Many individuals involved in the process are now attempting to learn more about—or even
reconnect with— their relatives. Catholic Charities' Post-Adoption Search allows this to happen through confidential intermediary services.
Post-Adoption Search is a program that allows any adult member of the adoption to gain knowledge about the other parties such as non-identifying medical information or contact information.
In cases where members of an adoption group mutually agree to be reunited, Catholic Charities’ staff provides counseling to assist the individuals in emotionally preparing themselves, and evaluating readiness for the event.