Thank you for reaching out. Here's our honest take.
Based on what you've shared, your situation may fall outside what our free Search Angels focus on. We'll still review your submission and reach out if we believe we can help, but we want to be transparent that a paid professional may be a better fit.
Our volunteer Search Angels focus specifically on helping adults (18+) find their own birth parents. We've built our expertise around this kind of search, which is why we can do it quickly and at no cost. Other kinds of searches, like searching for a grandparent, a sibling, the birth parents of a minor, or a child placed for adoption, require different methods, different ethical considerations, and often more sustained attention than our volunteers can provide.
That's why we recommend a trusted paid professional for those cases.
A professional we trust
Rachele' Davis at New Hope Investigations is who we send people to for searches outside our focus. She offers a free initial consultation and is licensed for the kinds of cases that require it.