[rudolph]

My mother informed me that I have a half-brother or sister out there...he/she was born in New Orleans in August 1970...exact date and hospital unknown. Please help!

[britland]

Hi Rudolph,

As a sibling you are entitled to some information regarding the adoption. You can find out the details by requesting the non-identifying information from the state.

Non-identifying Information (Non-ID)

At the time of the adoption, the birthparents (most often the
birthmother)were asked to supply basic information concerning her
family life, her health, education, hobbies and similar things. This
information provides the basis for what is referred to in adoption
circles as "non-id."

Likewise, adoptive parents supplied similar information to the
agencies or lawyers that were handling the adoption.

According to the agencies and lawyers, this information was used to
provide a suitable match between adoptive children and their
prospective parents.

You can ontain your non-ID from the state of Louisiana.

Write to
Adoption Services
P. O. Box 3318
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3318

BE SURE TO GET IT NOTARIZED!!!

Sample Letter
http://www.protestanthomeforbabies.com/Sample_nonid.htm

Birth-families and siblings are entitled to this as well.