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I am trying to trace my birth mother. I know she was single, where she lived and her name in 1965. Information i received suggests she married within a couple of years of my birth. Can anybody suggest how i can trace her without parting with huge amounts of cash through a tracing organisation? Many thanks Kathryn

Hi Joan Allan at myfolks(.)co(.)uk charged me expenses only to find my mum, which she did within a few weeks. It was a fraction of the cost of all the other tracing services I looked at, and she also asked for no cash up front. I think it is outrageous that some of these organisations ask for several hundred pounds in advance, as well as a further load after. Joan certainly does not come in to this category! Liz STS

Elizebeth Thanks for the information. I did visit that web site earlier today but didnt know which option to choose. Did you go through Omnitrace or Find birth parents? Many thanks Kathryn

Hi Georgina Thanks for the info. I have successfully traced my father through After Adoption but we have found it more difficult with my mother. My social worker has agreed to keep trying. cheers Kathryn

Hi again, I rang Joan directly, her number is listed on the website, and gave her all the details I knew. She is very approachable and will always make time to talk and listen, much better than filling in forms over the web Liz STS

Hi Liz I rang Joan direct last night and within an hour she had traced my birth mother. She is sending her a letter today. Thanks a million. Kathryn.

I think this Joan lady deserves a nudge up - she is obviously performing a very efficient and much wanted service - more power to her elbow! Rosi

Liz Just an update. Joan rang this evening. She spoke to my mother and we are arranging to meet on saturday! If it wasnt for you suggesting Joan i wouldnt be in this position now. I can't thank you enough. Kathy.