[Lucia65]

My adoption was handled by Catholic Charities in Cleveland Ohio. My birthday is 5/22/65 and I was born at Metropolitan General Hospital. My adoption was finalized on 10/4/66. I just found out 3 years ago I was adopted so I am searching as time is passing.

[thesearchguru]

Originally posted by Lucia65
My adoption was handled by Catholic Charities in Cleveland Ohio. My birthday is 5/22/65 and I was born at Metropolitan General Hospital.

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

NOTICE: Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate: if the adoption was finalized before January 1, 1964 An adopted adult can receive birth certificate through the Ohio Department of Health.

P.O. Box 15098
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
General: 877.828.3101
Information: 877.828.3101
Fax: 877.553.2439

For adoption related information and records
Ohio Bureau of Family Services
Office for Children and Families
255 East Main Street, 4th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-9274
Fax: (614) 466-0164

Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults, birth parents, and birth siblings can receive non-identifying information if the adoption was finalized before January 1, 1964, or after September 18, 1996. If the adoption was finalized between January 1, 1964, and September 18, 1996, adopted adults must petition the probate court to receive information.

Identifying Information: An adopted adult whose adoption was finalized before January 1, 1964, may request and receive the adoption record, birth certificate and information regarding the birth parents. An adopted adult whose adoption was finalized on or after January 1, 1964, and before September 18, 1996, must petition the probate court for the information regarding birth parents. An adopted adult whose adoption was finalized after September 18, 1996, can receive information if the consent of the birth parents is on file. Birth parents and birth siblings related to an adopted adult whose adoption was finalized before September 18, 1996, can file consent to have information released. For adoptions finalized after September 18, 1996, an adopted adult can sign a consent form to have information released to birth parents and birth siblings.





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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/

[rlmurphy0427]

I am trying to locate my half sister born 5/9/1965 she was given up through Catholic Charities in Toledo, OH. My dad recently passed away so I cannot get any info from him and I don't know the birth mother. Spoke with her once about 12yrs ago. She did not want to help and I respect her wishes. My half sister is only a month older than me.

What can I do to try and find some info through Catholic Charities?

Wanting to meet,
Rhonda

[thesearchguru]

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

You might contact Catholic Charities in Toledo, Ohio for additional information but this is what the post adoption rules in Ohio are:

Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults, birth parents, and birth siblings can receive non-identifying information if the adoption was finalized before January 1, 1964, or after September 18, 1996. If the adoption was finalized between January 1, 1964, and September 18, 1996, adopted adults must petition the probate court to receive information.




Email:
California website:


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/

[lestes59]

In 1956 St. Vincent's Catholic Home for Children in Phila, PA housed my sister Debra Ann born July 1953, brothers George Stuart born July 1954 and John Joseph born July 1955 until they were adopted out! I have been trying to find them for years. St. Vincent's, I am told, is no longer on Allegheny Ave. Catholic Services is no help @ all! Laws regarding "closed adoptions" haven't budged! Does anyone know of forums, search sites to post this. I have spent hours reading and not a clue! I was born in 1959, I am happily married with a daughter and two sons of my own, but I am still longing for my siblings! How can I find my family?

[sharon922]

i am searching for information and possible reunion with birth mother. info is most important to me. I was born in Pequonnock, NJ on 09/22/1963 and adopted through Catholic Charities. I was a breech birth and transferred to St. Michael's (I believe) in Newark, Nj. Any help I would so appreciate. Please e-mail me at Princessinchg@yahoo.com Thanks

[thesearchguru]

Originally posted by sharon922
born in Pequonnock, NJ on 09/22/1963 and adopted through Catholic Charities.

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

Note: New Jersey has a “Confidential Intermediary” search program that will locate and contact birth relatives. See information below:

State of New Jersey Confidential Intermediary: Confidential intermediary services are provided through the registry.

State of New Jersey Adoption Registry: The following persons may use the registry: adopted adults, adoptive parents of minor adoptee, and birth parents. At the request of an adopted adult, or of a minor adoptee with permission from his or her adoptive parents, the registry will conduct a search for birth relative(s) who have not registered.

Contact:
New Jersey Department of Human Services (for public agency adoptions only)
Division of Youth and Family Services
Adoption Registry Coordinator
PO Box 717
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 984-6800
(609) 292-8816


For adoption related information and records:
New Jersey Department of Human Services
Division of Youth and Family Services
50 East State Street, 5th Floor, CN 717
Trenton, NJ 08625-0717
(609) 984-2380
Fax: (609) 984-5449

Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults, adoptive parents of a minor adoptee, or birth parents can receive non-identifying information through the registry.

Identifying Information: Identifying information is provided through a registry.


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

Providing Information: Cards and letters may be provided to the registry to be given to the intended party upon that party's registration.








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/

[bmckewen]

I was adopted through Catholic Charities in Houston, Texas in September of 1964. I received limited information from them regarding my birthparents because it was a closed adoption. However I do know that my name given at birth was Deborah Michelle and I was born on September 18, 1964. My birthmother was 25 years old and divorced at the time with a son age 2 years of age. I truly would love to meet my brother and birthfather, though I am not sure he even knows of my existance. Please help any way possible!

[Luann]

A son was given for adoption through a Catholic Home for Unwed Mothers in Pitsburgh, PA. Can you help me find him?

[nrhoke]

Hello, my name is Nicole. And I have been searching for my adopted sister.

Some facts:
She was born in Berwick, Pa at the Berwick Hospital Center.
Her birth name was Christine. Her adoption was done by Catholic Charities. Now, the age I am not clear on. I have red many of the post here regarding Catholic Charities and how the birthdate can be change.

My mom was so heartbroken by having to put her up for adoption that her memory on the date is not clear, and no one at the doctor's office will seem to help her.

All she wanted for my sister was a good home and parents that were able to provide her with what my mom couldn't at the time.

My mom would love to find her as well. My mom's name is Florence and she is 62 years old. Her last name at the time was Hunsinger.

The year is either 1971 or 1972.

If anyone has any information that could help us, please PM me.

I would love to get to know my sister. It has always felt like someone was missing in our family.

I have two older sisters and an older brother and we would all love to find her as well.

God Bless,
Nicole

[thesearchguru]

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!


Pennsylvania Adoption Registry: The following persons may use the registry, which is for medical histories only: birth parents, adopted adults and adoptive parents of an adoptee under 21.

Contact:
Adoption Medical History Registry
Hillcrest, Second Floor
PO Box 2675
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675
(717) 772-7015
(800) 227-0225


Original Birth Certificate: Adopted adults can receive the information on the certificate if the birth parents file consent.

Providing Information: At any time after finalization, birth parents may consent to the release of the adopted adult's records and identifying information.




California Search Website:



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/

[nrhoke]

Thanks for the information Colleen, but I really don't think it will help in my position.

I have contacted Catholic Charities in our area and basically they said that I can't do anything, because there is no notification on my sister's chart stating she has made any contact with them, therefore, we cannot try to make conntact and they won't release any information.

That is why I signed up for this site, hoping and praying that maybe soneone out there can help, or possibly my adopted sister searches this forum.

I am beginning to think that she was never told.

I am up for anyone's opinion or information someone can provide on what I may be able to do.

Thanks again, Nicole

[leah65]

Looking for birthson born on 12-8-76. Mother went through Catholic Charities in Pensacola, FL. Baby boy was born in Mobile, AL. Don't really know if boy was adopted through Pensacola or Mobile. Birth Mother is searching... If anyone has any information please contact Cindy Cassady at 850-478-2513 or "ccassady4@cox.net".
Thank You!!

[willowtree9963]

I contacted Catholic Charities, Springfield, IL back in September of 2003. I have yet to get a response from them on ANYTHING. I have contacted them several times since and still get the run around..."we are very backed up on searches"..."the person who normally does searches is no longer with us"...stuff like that. It's been almost a year and I've pretty much given up on Catholic Charities for any help in finding my daughter. I gave her up for adoption in 1979 through Catholic Services in Quincy, IL. She was born Sept. 29, 1979. I really think I am pretty much on my own here, because I seriously doubt whether Catholic Charities will ever help me with actually finding her...I think they want my cash...period.

[nrhoke]

willowtree9963 - I know what you mean. I am beginning to think the same thing about Catholic Charities. As long as they get your money, they don't care.

If anyone has any other suggestions for us, please let us know.

Goodluck to you and your search!

Nicole