Finding your birth parents can mean different things to different people. You may want to understand your family history, learn more about your medical background or explore the possibility of a relationship. You may simply have questions that you have carried for years.
Knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming, particularly when you have limited information or are unsure what you might discover.
At Verity Henton, we can manage your birth parent search from start to finish. We handle the research, enquiries, paperwork and follow-ups, taking the practical work off your hands while keeping you informed and involved in the decisions that matter.
There is no need to spend months searching online, contacting different organisations or trying to make sense of unfamiliar records before speaking to us.
Whether you have detailed paperwork or just a name and a few family recollections, we can review what is available and explain how the search could proceed.
We begin by listening. We want to understand what you already know, what you hope to find out and whether you are interested in making contact or simply learning more about your origins. These are different objectives, and we will plan our enquiries accordingly.
Tracing birth parents can involve several organisations, different types of records and information that needs careful verification. We can coordinate these enquiries on your behalf, so you are not left managing each stage yourself.
Depending on your circumstances, our work can include:
Reviewing existing documents, family information and previous searches.
Identifying relevant records and the organisations that hold them.
Preparing and coordinating requests for birth and adoption information.
Liaising with register offices, adoption agencies and other relevant organisations.
Carrying out lawful research to trace your birth parents or other birth relatives.
Checking possible matches against the available evidence.
Following up outstanding enquiries and explaining the findings.
Managing or coordinating a sensitive first approach, where appropriate.
We can also help you navigate official birth record enquiries and the Adoption Contact Register, where relevant to your search.
Some organisations may require your signature, proof of identity or personal attendance. Where this applies, we will explain what is needed, help you prepare and handle the surrounding enquiries. You will not be left to work out the process alone.
Names change, people move and records can be incomplete. An address from several decades ago may provide a useful starting point, but it does not establish where someone is now. Similarly, a social media profile with a familiar name is only a possible lead.
Our team includes experienced former police detectives who understand the importance of checking information before drawing conclusions. We compare relevant details, investigate possible connections and explain any uncertainty in the findings.
We undertake tracing enquiries throughout the UK, including London and Glasgow. Our research is carried out lawfully, with careful consideration of what information can appropriately be obtained and shared.
Finding a birth parent is one step. Deciding whether and how to make contact is another.
If you wish to make an approach, we can help manage that stage too. We will discuss the options with you beforehand and agree how it should be handled. Where an approved adoption intermediary needs to be involved, we can coordinate that part of the process.
You do not have to make a difficult first telephone call or work out what to say in a letter without support.
We also recognise that everyone involved may need time. A birth parent may welcome contact, feel uncertain or decide against it. We will respect those wishes and be honest with you about what has been established and what may happen next.
You do not need to have all the information or know which organisation to contact. Bring us what you have, tell us what you hope to learn, and we can take responsibility for managing the enquiries.
For a free, confidential consultation about tracing your birth parents in the UK, call 020 3916 5917 or complete the enquiry form on the Verity Henton website.
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