[thesearchguru]

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

Contact for adoption related information and records:
Louisiana Department of Social Services
Office of Community Services
5700 Florida Boulevard, 8th Floor, P.O. Box 3318
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 216-6925
Fax: (225) 342-4086

Requesting Non-Identifying Information: Non-identifying information is available to adoptive parents upon placement of a child.

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

Using the State of Louisiana 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
(225) 342-9922
(800) 259-2456

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




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[jojo215]

I was born February 15, 1966 in New Orleans, the agency handling the adoption was Volunteers of America. All i know is nonidentifying information - my bmom was 16 yrs. old and played the piano. My bfather was 19 yrs.old and a college student. I am searching for any relactives, not just bparents. I dont even know the hospital where i was born, it is not listed on my bcert of info. from VOA. The records are sealed here in La. which is so frustrating !!!!! I am married and have 2 great kids and wonderful parents who raised me, bu there is always that nagging feeling about who i really am - i also would like to know more medical info since i have had some serious female health problems and asthma/sinus problems. ANY info at all would be appreciated, i wish everyone luck in their searches and God Bless !!!!

[britland]

There is no longer a requirement of one hour of counseling before you register with Louisiana...

Louisiana Adoption Registry
Contact the registry at (225) 342-9922 or 1-800-259-2456 and request a Voluntary Registry packet which will provide all the information necessary for registration. The process includes completion of an affidavit and a $25.00 fee. There is also a counseling requirement that must be met prior to voluntary release of any identifying information, but this is not required in order to register.