[teverheart2002]

Hello! Great Idea! I was born 12/14/1978 in Waterloo, Iowa.

[thesearchguru]

Originally posted by teverheart2002
I was born 12/14/1978 in Waterloo, Iowa.

Iowa Searching Resources!

For adoption related information and records:
Iowa Department of Human Services
Adult, Children and Family Services
Hoover State Office Building, 5th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-5358
Fax: (515) 281-4597

Requesting Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults and birth parents may obtain non-identifying information.

Requesting Identifying Information: Adopted adults can receive information regarding the birth parents or birth siblings if they have filed a consent to the release of their information.

Using the State of Iowa Adoption Registry: The following parties may register: Adult adoptees age 18 or older who were born in Iowa; birth parents of children born in Iowa who have reached age 18 and were adopted; adult birth siblings (age 18 or older) of adult adoptees. All blood-related children of a birth parent must be 18 or older before information is released. Individuals may register by submitting a $25 fee, notarized application, and certified copy of their birth certificate.

Contact:
Iowa Department of Public Health
Bureau of Vital Records
Adoption Registry Program
Lucas State Office Building, 1st Floor
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075
(515) 281-6263

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

Access to Adoption Records: Adoption records are sealed and can only be opened by court order except if the adoption was final prior to July 4, 1941, and the adoption was not required to be sealed.




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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/

[errica]

I was born on May 1, 1977 in Orange, CA. Looking for my BMOM and a possible BBRO, born in Orange, CA on May 24, 1978.

[Beth Cathcart]

I have been looking into this site...after seing my adoption records.
I am now married and have a wonderful family, but would like to know who my mother is, and just to Thank her ...for the life she has given me. I want to say that to her..before she dies. GIVE her peace...and THANK HER...for giving me LIFE...Thank you MOM

[thesearchguru]

Originally posted by errica
May 1, 1977 in Orange, CA. Looking for my BMOM and a possible BBRO, born in Orange, CA on May 24, 1978.

BEST REGISTRIES

Largest and most widely used internet registry: http://registry.adoption.com/


State of California Adoption Registry: Adopted adults age 18 or older and birth parents of an adopted adult may register. Siblings age 21 or older may register to meet a sibling 21 or older who was adopted.

Contact:
California Department of Social Services
Adoption Branch
744 P Street, MS 19-31
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 651-8088



International Soundex Reunion Registry (I.S.R.R.)
POB 2312
Carson City, Nevada 89702-2312
(775) 882-7755
Website: http://www.isrr.net/





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California Website:

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/

[windsong1070]

Female born 10/21/1970 Dallas, TX..

[AandKmom]

Female adoptee searching for my birthmom or anyome in her family.
DOB 1/6/74 Glen Ridge New Jersey Mountainside hospital.
My birthmothers name is Nancy. She also comes from a very large family. She is one if 13 brothers and sisters. She has 7 brothers and 5 sisters.
Been searching for a while now. If anyone has any information regarding my birthfamily or searching in NJ please contact me. Thanks!

Sarah

[willcraw]

I was born in Chico, CA on June 23, 1945, birthname was James E. Walker, searching for birthmother, born in Linton, ND on June 17, 1922, her name is Ann E. Walker. I believed she lived in Sacramento, CA in 1944-1945.

Baby Girl Rush, born January 4, 1955, Knoxville, TN to Betty L. Rush (parents: William D. and Alice H. Rush). Searching for birthmom, Betty, and her siblings to connect.

[jyandcsmom]

3/4/75 iso b/mom named Brenda McGrew. I was born in San Antonio, TX

[thesearchguru]

Originally posted by windsong1070
Female born 10/21/1970 Dallas, TX..

WELCOME TO THE SEARCH AND REUNION MESSAGE BOARD!

For adoption related information and records contact the agency that facilitated the adoption or the office below:

Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
PO Box 149030, E-557
Austin, TX 78717-9030
(512) 438-3412, (512) 438-4986, (512) 438-4516, Fax: (512) 438-3782

Non-Identifying Information: Adoptive parents, legal guardians of adopted adult, and adopted adults may obtain non-identifying information.

Identifying Information: Identifying information is provided through a registry.

State of Texas Adoption Registry: The following persons may use the registry: adopted adults age 18 or older, birth parents, and birth siblings age 21 or older. The registry is provided through either the agency or the Texas Department of Health-Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Contact:
Central Adoption Registry
Bureau of Vital Statistics
TX Department of Health
PO Box 140123
Austin, TX 78714-0123
(512) 458-7388

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/

[rene2004]

Hi my name is Jo-ana Moreno born Joanne Sculer or Schuler. Who named me I don't know.... I was born on May 20 1967 in Manhattan at Metropolitan Hospital. My case was handled by Catholic Home bureau but I heard that all my records including others were burned in an arson incident...Anybody know anything about this or what I can Do.....

I have 3 or 4 older siblings that were given up also I don't know what ever happened to them......Any way I would love to find my mom or know of her but I don't know where to start.... I think her first name was linda maybe last name MC carthy or Morgan or both....

Any suggestions....

[thesearchguru]

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

You might contact the National Headquarters Office for Catholic Charities and see if they can locate a copy of your adoption file:

Catholic Charities USA
National Headquarters
1731 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1390

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

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

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

Using the State of New York Adoption Registry:
(Note: will only accept applications if born AND adopted in New York)
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

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




Email:



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/

[cdawn1980]

Born Chrystal Dawn Adler on 10/17/1980 in Washington Iowa however the adoption was handled in Vancouver WA

brother born Timothy Allen Adler on 3/23/82 in Fairfield Iowa again adoption hadled in Vancouver WA

[thesearchguru]

Originally posted by cdawn1980
doption was handled in Vancouver WA

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board:

For adoptions finalized in the State of Washington here are some resources:

NOTE:
The State of Washington has a “Confidential Intermediary” search program that will locate and contact birth relatives. Contact the adoption agency that facilitated the adoption or the office below:

Washington Department of Social and Health Services
Children's Administration
PO Box 45713
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 902-7959 or (360) 902-7968
Fax: (360) 902-7903

Using a Confidential Intermediary: The following persons may use the confidential intermediary service: adopted adults age 21 or older; adoptees under age 21 with permission of adoptive parents; birth parents, birth siblings, and birth grandparents. The person “found” may decline contact and if so, you will not be given information to contact them yourself.

Obtaining Non-Identifying Information: Adoptive parents, adopted adults, and birth parents may obtain non-identifying information. Contact the adoption agency that facilitated the adoption for this information.

Obtaining Identifying Information: Identifying information is provided through a confidential intermediary system. Adopted adults also can file a form for disclosure or nondisclosure with the Department of Health.


Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate: An adopted adult age 18 or older can receive the birth certificate if the adoption was finalized after October 1, 1993, and each birth parent has not filed an affidavit of non-disclosure.




Email:



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/