Family reunion

Adoption Reunion groups offer search and support guidance for birth parents and adoptees.

ALMA (Adoptees Liberty Movement Association) was formed by Florence Fisher in New York City in 1972, ISRR (International Soundex Reunion Registry) in 1975, CUB (Concerned United Birthparents) in 1976, and dozens more sprung up around the US, Canada and Australia.

Groups from each region were instrumental in finding ways to help their members reunite with their birth families and surrendered/relinquished children.

They were instrumental in filing the first class action suit in 1974 on behalf of adoptees having access to their original records and birth certificates.

WARM maintains a collection of Orphan memorials dedicated to adoptees and birthparents who died before being reunited.

[further explanation needed] The purpose of genealogical societies is to form a community of researchers and help its members create a library of families history resources.

Traditional family reunion activities include an afternoon luncheon or early evening dinner and program featuring music, song, poetry reading, history recitals, honorary recognition of elders, community contributions and educational achievements.

Story telling A fascinating art that brings to life tales of ancestors and their accomplishments.

Family Reunion Month A Proclamation in 1985 To raise awareness of a growing trend of runaway children and newly formed organizations to help reunite families of runaways the US Congress, by House Joint Resolution 64, designated the period between Mother's Day, May 12, and Father's Day, June 16, 1985, as Family Reunion Month and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this period.