[a son looking]

I am searching for my b/m and b/f.
I was adopted at birth with sealed records
so my information is low, but I was born in July of 1979
in Florida. If this information itself means anything to you,
please repond.

hope to find at least one of you.

sincerely,
a son desprately searching.

[Miracle0601]

My son recently found me after 2 1/2 years of searching. He tried numerous paths, but in the end the best path and the one that finally led to me was through the original adoption agency.

If you know who the agency was they have both records. Obviously, finding the birthmom can be difficult because of susequent marriages, divorces, etc. But, our agency says that how they found me was with some new internet searches for agencies, police, etc. The agency enters the birthmom's date of birth (this should be in the records) and first name. In my case there was only one match. A letter was sent, I responded, and after we both signed documents agreeing to have our information released to one another we met. This all took less than two weeks after I got the letter.

I have susequently found his birthfather for him, but at current writing there has not been a reunion. I think his birth father will eventually come around, but it will take time.

I wish you luck in the search process and a successful reunion. We are still working out issues since our first meet of June 1, but to be reunited after 34 years is worth the work. Issues primarily center around adoptive parents reaction, birthfather's desire not to have contact, sibling reactions, etc.

My prayer with be with you for a successful reunion. Please keep us posted.

[thesearchguru]

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

If you know the name of the adoption agency you should contact them first to request information from the adoption file in their office. You might also ask what other services they will provide you. To receive non-identifying information if the adoption was facilitated independently or through the State welfare department, contact:

For adoption related information and records:
Florida Department of Children and Families
1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 7
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
(850) 921-2177
Fax: (850) 488-0751

Non-Identifying Information: Non-identifying information is available to adopted adults age 18 or older and adoptive parents.

Identifying Information: Adopted adults age 18 or older or adoptive parents can receive information regarding the birth parents if the birth parents have given written consent to disclosure. Birth parents can receive information on adopted adults age 21 or older if the adopted adult or birth parents have given written consent to disclosure.

Adoption Registry: Any of the following persons can consent to have information released: adopted adults, birth parents, adoptive parents, biological siblings, and biological grandparents. A court, upon petition of adopted adult for good cause shown, may either open the adoption records or hire an intermediary to locate and advise each birth parent of the registry (if not registered).

Contact:
Florida Adoption Reunion Registry
Florida Dept of Children and Families
1317 Winewood Blvd
Building 6, Suite 100
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
(850) 921-2177
Fax: (850) 488-0751


Original Birth Certificate: An adoptee must petition the court in which the adoption was finalized.




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Other great websites to check out:
http://www.adoptionchat.com
http://www.adoption.com
http://www.adopting.org
http://www.adoptionregistry.com