A third party search is a search done on behalf of the adoptee at the adoptees own expense
(in most cases) using information supplied by the government to locate the adoptees birthparent(s). Because third party searches use information supplied to them by the government they have a very high find rate.

Are Third Party Searches Good or Bad ?

If a third party search is one of many options given to an adult adoptee they can be a good choice for some adoptees . If they are given as the only choice then it forces the adult adoptee to have the government yet again meddle in their personal lives, an intrusion that the majourity of people in our society never have to face.
While adult adoptees are refused access to their adoption files held by the government, a third party search may be the only way for an adult adoptee to learn of their genetic and ethnic history.

If Other people can have access to Adoptees Files why can't Adoptees access their Files?

This policy can not be justified in any rational manner so governments that use the third party search as an only option do not even try to answer this question.

How Much does a Third Party Search Cost ?

Cost will vary the government states that costs should be 250.00-1000.00 dollars in Alberta.

How Do I find a Search Agency ?

To find a third party search agency join a local Search and Support group, the cost to join most groups is only a few dollars. Joining search and support group may save the adoptee hundreds of dollars and months of wasted time.




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