[lostwolfpup]

I was born in Riverside Ca in 67, on 2/13. I am looking for birth family. My name at birth was baby girl Peterson. My birth mom's name was Ella M Peterson. I was born in March AFB Hospital. Any info would help

[thesearchguru]

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

You might use the following information below as a checklist for getting information to start your search in California. If you have any problems requesting this information you can email me at:


1) To begin your search you should contact the adoption agency that handled your adoption and request "non-identifying" information from your adoption file. The non-identifying information gives the ages, marital status and physical description of the birth parents. It may also give information about aunts, uncles and grandparents. If you already have this information but it is information given to your adoptive parents at the time of your adoption you might want to contact the agency and request your non-identifying information again. Agencies are giving out much more information now than they did years ago. However, you still will not receive identifying information.

2) You should also request a "Waiver for Consent to Contact" form. The Waiver is a form that can be used by adoptees or birthparents to give their permission for contact should a waiver be filed by both parties.

3) If you do not know what agency handled your adoption, or if you were a private adoption, you can contact this office for the above services:

California Department of Social Services
Adoption Branch
744 P Street, MS 19-67
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-3778


You should have your request letter notarized before signing and mailing. It also helps to attach a copy of your driver's license and a copy of your amended birth certificate. Keep a copy of everything for your records in case you need to follow-up.

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http://www.adoptionforums.com
http://www.adoptionchat.com
http://www.adoptionlists.com
http://www.adoption.com
http://www.adopting.org
http://www.adoptionregistry.com