[collegemom35]

I have been searching for my birth mother on and off for the past 16 years. I was adopted through Volunteers of America in New Orleans, LA. I was born on July 18, 1966. The information that I have is as follows:

Birth mom: Brenda Joyce Smith (maiden name)
Age at time of my birth: 17
Brenda was a native of Michigan.
She was listed as an out-patient with VOA, which means that she did not stay at the home for unwed mothers. As best I can figure she either stayed with a family member in the New Orleans area or a couple that took in unwed mothers.

The papers that I have attained dictate that Brenda relinquished me on July 21, 1966. She named me Gina Smith but my name was changed upon adoption to Lavette. I was placed with my adoptive family on September 19, 1966.

With such a common name it is hard to search for my bmom. I hope that she is somewhere out there searching for me. If anyone can help me it would be greatly appreciated. If this information sounds familiar to anyone please contact me at mawmaw35@bellsouth.net.

Thanks,
Lavette Armer Coleman