[Sammie1170]

Hello. I have put a couple of messages here and I have had not luck at all with finding my birth mother. I am getting pretty frustrated and not sure what else I should do. I come here and read the renuion stories and want so much to find her. I see where other birthmothers have found their children and wonder why my birthmother hasn't tried to "find" me. I have this file of adoption papers that my aparents gave me and I have petitioned to have my records opened and I am told no. Why do I not have that right?

I was born in Torrance California on November 18, 1970, so my records show. I also know that sometimes that information is changed, so I how would I know if this information I have is correct? Is there anyone who can help me with my search?

Very frustrated,
Samantha

[KaseyHamnerM.S.]

You don't have that right because you are adopted in CA and in CA the records are sealed. This the plight of the adoptee. I suggest you get your non-identifying information, sign up with registries (ISRR) and go from there. And most importantly, don't ever give up.

[Sammie1170]

I have all the non-identifying information I need. Even down to the caseworkers name. The only information I don't have is my birthmother or birthfathers name. I now need some identifying information. I have petitioned the CA court to "unseal" my records and I have been told no. I don't know where to go from there.