As thousands of adoptees are “coming of age”, these young adults are searching for the missing pieces of their early lives, family history and heritage. Their early history is a key element of who they are. It is, in essence, part of their identity. Where were they born? Where was the orphanage or foster family that raised them as infants? Who are their birth parents and birth family? Do they have siblings?

The orphanage should not be the only story.
We believe every adoptee who wishes to find the missing pieces of their history has a right to do so. It is part of their identity. It shapes how they view themselves as they emerge into adulthood. New Beginnings spends countless hours assisting adoptees in their searches for the missing pieces of their childhood. We would like to keep this service free of charge. Part of the funds raised through Beyond the Placement will go to support their searches.