[Lisabebee]

I have researched the Florence Crittenton Homes (now Child Welfare League of America) a little more thoroughly and now have a State by State Agency/Directory with telephone numbers for those of you who are interested in writing/calling for your adoption records.

Christmasgirl

[sarnold]

i would be interested in contacting the florence crittenton home in lexington, Ky i was an inmate there in 1969 and would like to see if i could obtain my records. thanks sarnold

[Lisabebee]

I apologize for taking so long to get back with you.

The information you need for The Florence Crittenton Home in Lexington is as follows:

Florence Crittenton Home and Services, Inc.
519 West Fourth Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40508
Attn: Mary Venezie
P: 859-252-8636
F: 859-252-5546
email: flocrit@hotmail.com

Let me know if there is anything else I can assist you with.

Lisa

[spayne]

I would appreciate information on St. Petersburg and Miami Crittenton homes in 1960.
Thanks,
Susan

[Lisabebee]

Hello,

The address/information I have for Florida Florence Crittenton Homes is as follows:

Children's Home Society, Buckner Division
P.O. Box 5616
Jacksonsonville, Florida 32247
Attn: William Shetler
P: 904-348-2811
F: 904-348-2818
Bill.Shetler@chsfl.org

This is the contact for the Crittenton homes in Florida. They do not have a contact in the other two cities you mentioned. If you call them, they will direct you to the information you are requesting. If you need any other information, please let me know. I hope this will help in your search.

Lisa Bebee

[spayne]

What information might I be able to get from him? Are there things I should or shouldn't ask for?

Thanks for the help.
Susan

[Lisabebee]

Hi there,

You know I am really not experienced with each home. I just put listings together for people who are requesting information on certain homes. But what I do know, is that you can contact the agency and verify the residence of who you may be looking for.

You can also request information regarding your birthmother or your birth if it took place there. What exactly they give you, is anyones guess. Each agency seems to handle things differently. But its always worth a shot. Some are helpful, and some are less helpful. What I would do is email William Shetler first, and see if he responds, that way you are not wasting a phone call. But personal phone calls do seem to be more productive. They may email you back (mine did) and tell you what avenue to pursue next.

I certainly hope this helps

[zmuda1]

I was a birthmother at a Florence Crittenton home in Chicago in 1969. Any idea where I can get my records from my stay there?

Thanks,

Gloria

[Lisabebee]

Hi Gloria,

The contact information for Chicago is as follows:

Crittenton Centers
2619 West Heading Avenue
Peoria, Illinois 61604
Attn: Jennie Armstrong
P: 309-674-0105
F: 309-674-7029
email @ jenniea@crittentoncenters.org

Let me know if there is anything else you need Gloria.

Lisa Bebee

[sborgstrom]

I am searching for my neice and her birthmother stayed at the home in Houston, Texas. Any idea how to go about getting records there?? Thank you so much for your help.

Sandy

[Lisabebee]

Hi Sandy,

Sure I can give you information on the Houston Florence Crittenton Home. I believe Houston was the only home in Texas. You can try to call or email, and they will tell you what you need to do to get your nieces records. Chances are though, she is going to have to get the information, ok.

Depelchin Children's Center (Former name FCH)
Attn: Curtis C. Mooney
4950 Memorial Drive
Houston, Texas 77007

Phone Direct: 713-802-7638
Phone Office: 713-861-8136
Fax: 713-802-7640
email: cmooney@depelchin.org
www.depelchin.org

Let me know if there is anything else I can do..... Lisa

[wandrinspirit63]

I would be interested in info for KC, Mo.

[Lisabebee]

Hi there,

They don't have a direct contact for Missouri, but what they do have is a general contact for the midwest states, they have one for Ohio and Illinois because there was more an one home. See, when a state had more than one Crittenton Home, they seem to have a direct state contact, but when the state only had one, they seem to combine info for states...does that make sense? Iowa has a contact, and that is the closest state to Missouri, so try this contact information and let me know if it doesn't work ok?

Crittenton Centers
2417 Pearce Street
Sioux City, IA 51102
Mr. George Estle
email: gestle@tangerplace.org
phone: 712-255-4321

I hope this helps you.

Lisa Bebee

[tricia3]

What about Charlotte, N.C. ?

[Lisabebee]

Hello there,

The contact information for Charlotte NC is as follows:

Florence Crittenton Services
P.O. Box 36392
Charlotte, NC 28236
Attn: Marilyn Thompson
P: 704-372-4663
F: 704-334-8169
email: mthompson@fcsnc.org


Good luck!

Lisa Bebee