Research usually begins with an analysis of the situation, and a survey of
my published sources. The initial survey allows an estimate of probable
research success, and helps demonstrate my prospective research services.
Depending on the available records and the individual family, this survey
may produce a considerable or modest amount of information.
To ensure the preliminary survey does not merely duplicate what is already
known, I need all of the information already gathered about the adoptee
and the birth parents, as well as the adopted parents. I will need to know
who in particular you are interested in finding more information about:
the child, siblings, or the parents.
