[babygirl85]

a few months ago i sent in a request to LDSFS to see if there is an correspondence in my file from my birth mother. they told me i would have to meet with a case worker, even if there is nothing. does anyone know why it is that i have to meet with somebody? can't they just tell me?

[paigeturner]

They could, but they won't. I had to do the same...we met at the church. But, I would have met anywhere to get the information. Good luck and bring your patience.

[geogdeb]

Hi,

Did you turn in any forms? Did you pay for nonidentifying information? If so, then yes, you do have to meet with the case worker to get the info -- pain in the butt, but worth it to get the info. Maybe a face to face visit would be good because you can plead with them to check your file. If both parties send in consent-to-contact forms then you should be able to get information. But I see you are from Utah. Were you born and adopted there also. If so, it is the hardest state to get information from. But don't give up! Get that non-identifying information and keep searching. I am a birthmom who relinquished in GA through LDSFS. I went through a lot of trouble to get the information that the law said I was supposed to have. But persistence won out. If I can help PM me. I will do what I can.

Good Luck,

Deb

[jfrost]

Don't let them talk you out of searching!!!
You have rights and stand up to them, put in for non-id and also consent to contactforms.
make double sure your birth date is exact and not altered, in some states that can be done.
good luck and follow geogdeb's advice.

[babygirl85]

I had a good experience with the social worker. I didn't even request non-id info and she gave it to me. She helped me go through other searching options since they did not have anything identifying for me. She gave me a list of websites to look into. She was very sensitive to my feelings and questions. I feel bad for those who had a negative experience with LDSFS, but they were very helpful and friendly with everything.

[hjcpmeek]

I meet with the LDS social worker... I had the same information that he brought to the table. I was hoping for first or middle name. They wouldn't even supply me with the last name, luckily a search angel was able to help me get that