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For adoption related information and records:
California Department of Social Services
Child and Youth Permanency Branch
744 P Street, MS 3-31
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 651-8088
California Adoption Registry: Adopted adults age 18 or older and birth parents of an adopted adult may register. Siblings age 21 or older may register to meet a sibling 21 or older who was adopted.
Contact:
California Department of Social Services
Adoption Branch
744 P Street, MS 3-31
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 651-8088
Providing Information: The Department or licensed agency shall release any letters, photographs, or other items of personal property in its possession to an adopted adult age 18 or older, birth parents, or adoptive parents of an adoptee under 18 upon written request. Identifying information will be deleted.
OTHER RESOURCES:
I.S.R.R. is the largest and oldest free adoption registry in the U.S.
International Soundex Reunion Registry (I.S.R.R.)
POB 2312
Carson City, Nevada 89702-2312
(775) 882-7755
California State Library
Room 200
900 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-0176
Monday-Friday, 9:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Resources available:
California Death Index
California Marriages on Microfiche
Archived Newspapers for most cities in California
Archived City Directories for most published cities in California
Property Tax roll by address and by name for California Property
California Search Website:
Other great websites to check out:
http://www.adoptionchat.com
http://www.adoption.com
http://www.adopting.org
http://registry.adoption.com/