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Frequently Asked Questions
Adoption Triad Outreach, founded in February of 1996 by M. StandingOne Farrell, and Marcella "LoneWalk" Farrell, was the first centralized adoption forum on line. The original forum included a free chat, discussion boards an on-line searchable reunion registry, and a links library from just about anywhere in the world. Prior to this access to these types of forums were only available to members of Prodigy, AOL, and CompuServe. ATO is a place where triad members can share in a foundation of knowledge, enjoy a true feeling of 'community', find mutual support and understanding, and possibly healing. What does it cost to use this service? There is no charge for using this service, and there never will be!!! The information made available here belongs to all who are touched by adoption, and is provided to enable you to find healing, and support. The cost of running ATO has been paid by it's founder's with the assistance of contributions made by ATO family members. Is ATO a non-profit organization? Yes, ATO is Non-Profit Corporation. What is currently available at Adoption Triad Outreach?
What are your plans for the future? ATO is continually under development. ATO plans to grow and develop to better serve members of the adoption community. Is Adoption Triad Outreach (ATO) an adoption agency? ATO is not an adoption agency. As a courtesy, we provide resources for those of you who are considering adoption. ATO does not endorse these organizations. It is your responsibility to thoroughly investigate any agencies included to on the site. For those who are seeking to adopt we encouraged you to learn about the experiences of those touched by adoption by visiting the various areas of the ATO web site. We request that you make no direct inquiries as to where to locate an infant/child either in the chat rooms or on the discussion boards as this is in direct conflict with ATO's guidelines. For those questions you can use the resources we have provided in the adoption category on the web site. ATO does not perform searches. We believe our purpose is to provide you with the tools and resources to perform you own search. Searching is a highly personal experience and there are many aspects of a search which you need to consider when making the decision to begin. We at ATO we have done our best to provide you with information to direct your search and a support system should the need arise. We are not affiliated with any searchers, and those mentioned on the site are for information purposes only. If you decide to use a professional searcher it is your responsibility to investigate their claims. We suggest you check them out thoroughly. ATO does not support nor endorse the use or professional searchers. I'm pregnant and considering placing my baby for adoption can ATO help me? ATO is not qualified to provide you with information concerning your decision. As a courtesy we have provided information and resources for you in our Decisions of Love section. Here you can find many resources to help. You are invited to visit the many areas of ATO to gain information and a perspective on adoption. We request you do not solicit a family here in the chat rooms or on our discussion boards. I am just beginning my search can you tell me where to start? There is a three part article in the ATO Searching area on the web site which propose ideas on beginning your search. Our search category provides many valuable resources for those who are just beginning or have and on going search. We recommend you register with the International Soundex Reunion Registry (ISRR), the ATO Free International Reunion Registry, and with other on-line registries. You are invited to join other triad members in chat, to share in their experiences The ATO discussion boards can also be a useful tool for asking questions and learning. I am only 15 years old can I search? Adoption Triad Outreach is unable to assist you with your search until you are of legal age. I want to find my son/daughter I placed for adoption, they are 17yrs old, can I contact them? The laws different in each state. Usually the age for contact is either 18 or 21yrs old. ATO is not allowed to assist in searches for underage adoptees. I am having difficulty accessing some of the features on the site, am I doing something wrong? No you are probably not doing anything wrong. The web is constantly growing with new users signing on all the time. With so many new users there are times that our servers are overloaded by requests. When this occurs we suggest that you wait and try again later. In most cases a 5 to 15 minute delay is all that is required. ATO and those who host our many features, strive to make this a speedy and pleasant experience. If you should have any questions concerning a certain area of the website, please see the Help Contacts section of our site. I would like to post on the Bulletin Boards and Reunion Registry, or change the email address on previous postings. Can you tell me how? There are detailed instructions as to how to access the bulletin boards and reunion registry
on the web pages associated with each. If you experience difficulties or need assistance, please My email address has changed since I first posted to the registry and bulletin boards how can I change it? You can change your email address on all your posts when you login and then click on preferences you will be able to change your name/email address on all posts you have made to the registry and discussion boards.
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