Change is central to adoption practice and this paper sets out to discuss how social networking is impacting in the field of adoption, especially in the areas of search and reunion. As part of the discussion of this phenomena, certain aspects of Irish practice, some historical and some more contemporary are summarised briefly. This paper is based on a review of the limited literature, an examination of web based materials and interviews with a select group of adoption professionals. Through this exploration, the benefits, implications, challenges and opportunities for adoption practice are considered.
