[collinsfriend]

I was born baby girl Sanders, in Alameda Hospital. Dr. Alice Challen arranged adoption, with court approval. My B-parents names are Patricia and Carl Sanders. My adoptive parents names are Bill and Jeanette Daigre. Would like medical info, also ethnic info. Would like any family info if possible. Would like to meet, but not necessary. Primarily would like medical and ethnic.

[thesearchguru]

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board:

STATE ADOPTION SPECIALIST:
(For questions about access to adoption related information and records)
California Department of Social Services
Child and Youth Permanency Branch
Patricia Aguilar
744 P Street, MS 19-69
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 323-2921
Toll Free: (800) 543-7487
Fax: (916) 324-3044

ACCESSING ADOPTION RECORDS:
Obtaining Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults age 18 or older and adoptive parents of adoptees younger than 18 may request non-identifying information from the adoption agency or from the government department that joined in the adoption petition. If the request is denied, the party seeking information may petition the court in which the adoption was finalized. Birth parents can receive information on the status of the adoption and the adoptive parents at time of placement.

Obtaining Identifying Information: If the adoption was finalized on or after January 1, 1984, the adopted adult age 18 or older can receive information on the birth parents if the birth parents have given written consent to the disclosure. Birth parents can receive information on an adopted adult age 21 or older if the adopted adult has given written consent to disclosure. Disclosures are filed with the adoption agency or the government agency that joined in the adoption petition. Adoptive parents of a person younger than 21 can receive information on the birth parents if there is a medical necessity or other extraordinary circumstances that justify the disclosure according to the State Department of Social Services or licensed adoption agency. If the adoption was finalized before January 1, 1984, with consent of both requesting parties, the agency shall arrange contact between the birth parents and adopted adult. The agency shall release the names and addresses of birth siblings age 21 or older to one another if the birth siblings have filed consent.

Using the 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 19-31
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-3778

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.

Obtaining an 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.adoptionlists.com
http://www.adoption.com
http://www.adopting.org
http://registry.adoption.com/

[thedarkduchess]

Hi there,
My adoption was arranged by Dr. Alice Challen as well. When I called her to ask for help (she is still alive) she said she didn't have any records any longer. If you've made progress down this avenue, esp. in the area of how she works, I would appreciate it. I was born 9/29/63. Thanks!
Kris

[collinsfriend]

My adoption was handled through legal services. (lawyer) My aparents had the paper that the lawyer drew up to change custody from the Sanders to the Daigres. I don't know if Challen did all legalized adoptions or not, but perhaps there is a paper trail through the county of Alameda, (or another county). I think you could be traced through your adopted parents name and your DOB.