[amandam2]

I was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on January 31, 1982, at Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital. I was adopted on February 17, 1982.

Mother was 5'7" and 145 lbs. Brown/blonde hair, blue eyes, fair skin. She was 26 at the time of my birth.

Father was 5'11", 150 lbs. Brown hair, brown eyes, 42 at my birth.

If you have any info, please post!

[dl]

Thesearchguru has posted helpful information searching information for each state. Here's the search resources for Louisiana.

Louisiana Searching Resources
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STATE ADOPTION SPECIALIST:
(For questions about access to adoption related information and records)
Louisiana Department of Social Services
Office of Community Services
Lillian Smith
5700 Florida Boulevard, 8th Floor, P.O. Box 3318
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 216-6925
Fax: (225) 342-4086

ACCESSING ADOPTION RECORDS:
Obtaining Non-Identifying Information: Non-identifying information is available to adoptive parents upon placement of a child.

Obtaining Identifying Information: Identifying information is provided through an Adoption Registry.

Using the Adoption Registry: Adopted adults age 21 or older, birth parents, and birth siblings may use the registry. One hour of counseling is required.

Contact:
Louisiana Adoption Registry
PO Box 3318
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(504) 342-9922
(800) 259-2456

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/