[JenniferS23]

Hi! My name is Jennifer and I was born on 9/23/78. Name then was "Catherine". My adoption was on Dec. 15th 1978. I dont have very much info, but I know my adoption was done through dept. of social services in Fonda NY. My birth mom had blonde hair, blue eyes, and was 25, and birth father was tall with brown hair and brown eyes. All I really want from birth family is medical history and ethnic background (last names, heritage, etc.) and hopefully some pictures. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

[JenniferS23]

[thesearchguru]

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

New York resources:

Obtaining Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults age 18 or older may receive information through the Adoption Registry.

Obtaining Identifying Information: Identifying information is provided through the registry.

Using the Adoption Registry: Adopted adults age 18 or older, born and adopted in New York, birth siblings, or birth parents may register to allow release of identifying information to one another. A sub-registry with just medical information and non-identifying information has been established for adopted adults age 18 or older, adopted adults under 18 with consent from adoptive parents, and birth parents. Each agency has a registry for adopted adults age 18 or older and birth parents to receive identifying information.

Contact:
Adoption and Medical Information Registry
Department of Health
Public Health Representative
Corning Tower, Room 208
Albany, NY 12237
(518) 474-9600


STATE ADOPTION SPECIALIST:
(For questions about access to adoption related information and records)
New York State Department of Family Assistance
Office of Children and Family Services
Anne Furman
40 North Pearl Street, Riverview Center, 6th Floor
Albany, NY 12243
(518) 474-9406
Toll Free: (800) 345-5437
Fax: (518) 486-6326




Adoption Genealogist



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/

[JenniferS23]

I am now pregnant again with a baby girl (I also have 6 year old identical twin boys). Would really like information on my biological family not only for myself, but for their sake!