Provide Ethiopian Family Search Data

1Child Data

2Relinquishment

3Orphanage

4Photos & Contact

Terms of Service*
I am an adoptee 18 years of age or older, I am an adoptive parent of a minor child, and/or I am the parent of an adoptee over 18 who has given me permission to search on their behalf. I understand that search requests are accepted only from the adoptive parent/legal guardian of the minor child in question, the adult adoptee in question, or the adoptive parent of the adult adoptee in question who has given permission and is being supported by their above mentioned adoptive parent. I understand that social workers, friends, and relatives may not sign up on behalf of an adoptee. I understand that there is no guarantee of finding birth family and that my search may be unsuccessful. Beteseb Felega assumes no liability for damages resulting from reunions or connections made through our services. I may cancel my search if I do not agree to the quote or search plan provided by Beteseb Felega based on information I have provide here. Adoption Reunion Services Privacy Policy: https://tinyurl.com/yu4k5fdd
- I Agree to the Terms of Service
Documentation Required - NO EXCEPTIONS*
The following information is required with your shared google drive folder before we can give you a quote: adoption documents in all languages given to you - NO EXCEPTIONS - and all contact information and photos of the people you are looking for if they are available.
- I understand and accept.
Location of Search*
In this space, tell us the location of the search, such as Addis Ababa, Wolayta, Debre Zeit, etc.
Child's Information
If you are searching on behalf of biological siblings, you will have a chance to provide information on the second child after the first. For a third biologically related sibling, put their information in the "additional information" field at the end of the section. Use a new form to begin a search for another Ethiopian family.
Gender of Child*
- Boy
- Girl
Ethiopian birth name of child – include nicknames*
(names are often changed in the adoption process; if unsure, use “possible name”)
Name of child at the time of adoption - include nicknames*
Legal adoptive name, name given by the orphanage, etc.
Year of child’s birth in Western Calendar – give your best guess if you are unsure*
Western Calendar Year
Year of child’s birth in Ethiopian calendar – give your best guess if you are unsure*
Ethiopian Calendar Year
Age of child at adoption – best guess as to real age*
Year child was adopted*
Are you searching for another child of the same Ethiopian family?
- Yes
- No
Gender of Child #2*
- Boy
- Girl
Ethiopian birth name of child #2 – include nicknames*
(names are often changed in the adoption process; if unsure, use “possible name”)
Name of child #2 at the time of adoption - include nicknames*
Legal adoptive name, name given by the orphanage, etc.
Year of child #2's birth in Ethiopian calendar – give your best guess if you are unsure*
Ethiopian Calendar Year
Year of child #2's birth in Western Calendar – give your best guess if you are unsure*
Western Calendar Year
Age of child #2 at adoption – best guess as to real age*
Provide information about child #2's ethnicity if different from child #1
Give data about 3rd child of the same Ethiopian family
Give information about child(ren)'s Ethiopian family, if known.
Parent names, possible languages spoken, location, other children and family remaining in Ethiopia, etc. Give as much information as possible.
People and Places*
Provide a list of all people and places you want covered in this search, with titles and all the location and contact information you have.
Chronological Case Summary and Search Plan*
Provide a chronological summary of your child's time in Ethiopia. Give your priorities for the search. This section is important as it helps us understand and organize the information in your search.

Relinquishment or Abandonment Information
To the best of your knowledge, child was*
- Relinquished
- Abandoned
- Other
Give information about how the child became available for adoption to the best of your knowledge
Provide names, and ages and the year child(ren) left their Ethiopian family and entered care, names of people associated with the child's adoption, region, zone, and city the child came from, etc.
Details of child(ren)'s abandonment*
Provide names, ages, and the year child(ren) left their Ethiopian family and entered care, to the best of your knowledge; year child entered care, names of people associated with the child's adoption, Landmarks, clothing the child was wearing, who found the child, contact information if available, etc. Include region, zone, city.
Give information about the child's relinquishment*
Provide names, and ages and the year child(ren) left their Ethiopian family and entered care, to the best of your knowledge; year child entered care, names of people associated with the child's relinquishment, location including landmarks, contact information if available, etc. Include region, zone, city.
Do you the believe child(ren) were relinquished willingly?*
- Yes
- No
If you answered "No" to the previous question, please explain
Police officer involved with the case
Include any police information that may be helpful to the case.
Provide Information Obtained from Previous Searches
People contacted, results, new information discovered, concerns about information received, etc.
Adoption Agency Information
Adoption agency through which the child was processed IN ETHIOPIA
Do not list agencies that partnered or umbrella-ed
List any partnered adopted or umbrella-d agency
If your agency isn't listed above, provide it here
List adoption agency workers with titles if known
Ethiopian representative, adoptive country representative, nannies, etc.
Adoptive Country*
Additional information regarding adoption agency and/or country of adoption
Provide any additional adoption agency information you feel would help in searching for your child(ren)'s family.

Orphanage/care center #1
Orphanage or care center used in the adoption*
Orphanage or care center workers and their titles, if known
Director, representative, nannies, etc
Location of Orphanage or Care Center
Include Region, Zone, City
Additional information about this orphanage or care center
Orphanage/care center #2
Orphanage or care center used in the adoption
Orphanage or care center workers and their titles, if known
Director, representative, nannies, etc
Location of Orphanage or Care Center
Include Region, Zone, City
Additional information about this orphanage or care center
Additional information that could be useful to the case
Include any details and people involved that were not covered in the previous questions.

Photos and Adoption Documents
Please put all your documentation in a Google Drive folder. Include all your adoption documents in all languages available, one of the earliest photos of the child, a current photo of the child, a current family photo, a short letter for found family, previous search reports and photos, photos of the Ethiopian family or witnesses if available, etc. IF YOU HAVE PHOTOS OF THE PEOPLE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, THEY MUST BE INCLUDED. Files must be CLEARLY LABELED BEGINNING WITH THE CHILD'S ETHIOPIAN NAME, as such: Mimi Adoption Docs, Mimi Birth Certificate, Mimi Police Report, etc.
Provide a File Share Link to Google Drive.
Communication through Group Spreadsheet*
To facilitate communication and be provided with updates, I agree to be included in group scheduling emails (using BCC only), with a spreadsheet containing my child's Ethiopian first name and location of search.
- I agree
- No, do not sent me updates.
Contact Information
Submitted by*
- Adoptee
- Adoptive Parent or Legal Guardian
Name of Adoptee / Adoptive Parent*
First Last
Email Address of Adoptee / Adoptive Parent*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone Number of Adoptee / Adoptive Parent*
Alternate Phone Number
Adoptee Country of Adoption*
Have you used a searcher before?*
- Yes
- No

Provide Ethiopian Family Search Data

Child's Information

Relinquishment or Abandonment Information

Adoption Agency Information

Orphanage/care center #1

Orphanage/care center #2

Photos and Adoption Documents

Contact Information