[mupificus]

I received my background from The Cradle today:
My birthmother was 17 at the time of my birth. My birthfather was 20. They had dated for 19 months, but broke up when he went to college, where he was majoring in Marine Biology. My birthfather did not know about the pregnancy, unless he later found out from mutual friends. My birthmother's mother was 40, and her father 42 when I was born. My birthmother signed official papers placing me for adoption on November 11, 1974, and I joined my adoptive family a month later. The nurses at the hospital where I lived until then named me Louise. I weighed 6 lbs 13 oz at birth. I got my blue eyes from my birth father. The Cradle has not been contacted by my birth mother since my adoption. I guess that is all I will find out from The Cradle.

[SHRINKIDNK]

What is the Cradle?

[thesearchguru]

Originally posted by denathies
Female 08/04/1960 or 07/23/1960 Grants Pass, Oregon. Looking for anyone.

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

NOTICE: The State of Oregon has a “Confidential Intermediary” search program that will locate birth relatives.


Using a Confidential Intermediary: The following persons may use the confidential intermediary service: adopted adults or adoptive parents of a minor or deceased adopted adult, birth parents or birth siblings or the adult birth siblings of a deceased birth parent who has registered with the registry. Matches will be made through the registry.

Identifying Information: Identifying information is provided through an adoption registry.


Adoption Registry: The following persons may use the adoption registry: adopted adults age 18 or over, birth parents, birth siblings age 18 or older, and, at the discretion of the agency, adoptive parents of a deceased adopted adult, birth grandparents, or siblings of a deceased birth parent.

Contact:
Oregon State Office for Services to Children and Families
Adoption Registry
500 Summer Street, NE
2nd Floor
Salem, OR 97310-1017
(503) 945-6643


For adoption related information and records:
Oregon Department of Human Services
Office of Permanency for Children of Training
500 Summer Street, N.E.
Salem, OR 97301-1068
(503) 945-5677
Fax: (503) 945-6969

Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults age 18 or older, adoptive parents, and birth parents may obtain identifying information. Adoptees younger than 18 must have written consent from the adoptive parents.


Original Birth Certificate: Recently enacted legislation allows an adopted adult to have access to the original birth certificate. In accordance with this recent legislation, a law has been passed allowing birth parents to file a form stating they do not wish to be contacted. You can order your pre-adoption birth certificate at this website: http://<a href="http://www.ohd.hr.st...eadopt.cfm</a>




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/

[denathies]

Thank you for replying to me. I have just received my preadoption record and it states that they received the form on 07/23/1960 the doctor signed it on08/23/1960 and my birthday is 08/04/1960. I havn't sent off for any thing else yet.

[cjr100263]

Looking for birth mother or father and any birth siblings.

Female, born October 2,1963 at Mansfield General Hospital in Mansfield, Ohio. Possilbe birth name...Jona D Johnson.

[sungirljo]

Hi to all ..

I am a female Born March 15/1962 in Toronto (St Josephs hospital)
My Bparents are of German decent...I have a bsister who is 1yr older and ,I am trying to locate any family members.Anyone with any info that would help me in my search may reach me through my e-mail at sungirl000@msn.com.Would be so appriciated..

Blessings to you all...

[thesearchguru]

Originally posted by cjr100263
Looking for birth mother or father and any birth siblings.
Female, born October 2,1963 at Mansfield General Hospital in Mansfield, Ohio. Possilbe birth name...Jona D Johnson.

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

NOTICE: Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate: if the adoption was finalized before January 1, 1964 An adopted adult can receive birth certificate through the Ohio Department of Health.

P.O. Box 15098
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
General: 877.828.3101
Information: 877.828.3101
Fax: 877.553.2439

For adoption related information and records
Ohio Bureau of Family Services
Office for Children and Families
255 East Main Street, 4th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-9274
Fax: (614) 466-0164

Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults, birth parents, and birth siblings can receive non-identifying information if the adoption was finalized before January 1, 1964, or after September 18, 1996. If the adoption was finalized between January 1, 1964, and September 18, 1996, adopted adults must petition the probate court to receive information.

Identifying Information: An adopted adult whose adoption was finalized before January 1, 1964, may request and receive the adoption record, birth certificate and information regarding the birth parents. An adopted adult whose adoption was finalized on or after January 1, 1964, and before September 18, 1996, must petition the probate court for the information regarding birth parents. An adopted adult whose adoption was finalized after September 18, 1996, can receive information if the consent of the birth parents is on file. Birth parents and birth siblings related to an adopted adult whose adoption was finalized before September 18, 1996, can file consent to have information released. For adoptions finalized after September 18, 1996, an adopted adult can sign a consent form to have information released to birth parents and birth siblings.





Email:
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/

[thesearchguru]

Originally posted by sungirljo
female Born March 15/1962 in Toronto (St Josephs hospital)

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

Here is some information for searching in Ontario, Canada. I hope you find the information helpful in your search:

Write your MPP:
The Honourable John Baird
Minister of Community and Social Services
6th Floor, Hepburn Block
80 Grovesnor St.
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1E9
tel: 416-325-5225
fax: 416-325-5221

Registry
Adoptions and Operational Services
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Adoption Information Unit
2 Bloor St. West, 24th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M4W 3H8

Adoption Disclosure Register Clerk: (416) 327-4730
International Adoptions: (416) 327-4739
Relative Adoptions: (416) 327-4740
Private Adoptions: (416) 327-4741

Non-Identifying Information
If the adoption was arranged by an office of the Ontario Children's Aid Society then the Society would have the record and would respond to the request. The length of time for a response can vary from six months to two years. If the adoption was handled privately then the information is prepared by the ministry. For adoptions prior to June 1979, however, there is virtually no non-identifying information available. Unless the applicant knows which agency is involved and can make a direct inquiry, there can be a longer wait while the ministry determines and informs the applicant where to request information.
For most adoptions prior to the mid 1960s the adoption order will contain the adopted person's given name(s) and surname at birth. For many orders made after the mid 1960's the adopted person's surname at birth is not shown, just the first initial of the surname followed by a birth registration number. The order shows the court in which the order was granted, the date it was granted and the name of the judge. It also shows the names of the adoptive parents. Adoption orders DO NOT contain the names of the birth parents(s) or any information about them.

Passive Registry
Passive Register for Birth Relatives (began in 1979). Adoptees, birth parents, birth siblings and birth grandparents can register. An initial check of the computerized registry is made for a corresponding applicant. Parties are informed if a match is made. If no match appears immediately, the application is processed in turn according to date of receipt. It can take up to one year to fully process the application and enter the correct data. The applicant remains in the data base until a match is made or requests that his or her name be removed.

Active Search
Active searches can be done on behalf of Adult Adoptees. As of the fall of 2000, the average search takes from nine to twelve months.

Counselling
Mandatory prior to the disclosure of identifying information. Most counselling is provided by the Children's Aid Society, or, if parties are outside Ontario, by other counselling agencies. Counselling is usually available within one to two months if a match is made. Counselling is also available by telephone. There are mail-out counselling packages also available.







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

[MarybethLoretta]

I am searching for my bio brother. He was born on May 10,1982 as Jonathan Harrington in Detroit MI. From what I know now his adoptive name is Jonathan McAlister and he lives in Garden City Michigan. He would have graduated from Garden City High School in 1999. I dont know anything about the adoptive parents except for the last name and the city they live in.
McAlister-Garden City Michigan

Marybeth Loretta
mbh48170@netscape.net

[lottidawe]

b.MAY 17 1977 - TORONTO AREA - Boy w/b-initials G.M.C.

b.SEPT. 28 1967 - HAMILTON ONTARIO - Boy w/b-initials T.A.W.

b.JULY 3 1973 - TORONTO - Girl w/b-mother Sharon. She was 16. You were about 18, American, & I would guess scared. If you think you're my b-father then email. I'm happy, healthy and would love to say hi!

Good Luck Everyone! I'm in reunion since 2000 and it's worth everything to know who I am. Cheers! -Lotti

[shadeinfla]

ISO of any birth family member on behalf of spouse

Baby Boy Case
DOB 4/28/1958 St Petersburg Florida (Pinellas County) Final Decree issued in Palm Beach County May of 1959(approx.)
My husband and I have lost an infanct son to a heart defect and have a daughter with an "inherited" blood disorder (non-life threatening). Would like as much medical info as we can get... reunion would be wonderful but is secondary to the medical information. Have been in touch with and start the process with Children's Home Society, FARR and ISRR. Any one else have ideas? Have any of you every post an ad in a newspaper in the city in which you were born? We are considering that option , but I am wondering if it has work for anyone here?

Shade

[thesearchguru]

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

It sounds like you have a good case to petition to open the sealed adoption file for "genetic medical" reasons. Contact the court where the adoption was finalized and request a copy of their petition form. Have your husband fill out the form, attach a copy of his driver's license, a copy of his amended birth certificate and have his signature notarized on the petition form. He might also want to write a cover letter explaining why he is petitioning. Be sure and attach a letter from the Dr. explaining the medical issues concerning your children.




Email:
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/

[Ree_Chance]

looking for bparents born oct 27 1969 wayne county michigan i am female

[thesearchguru]

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

Note:
The State of Michigan 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 for more information:

Michigan Family Independence Agency
Child and Family Services Administration
P.O. Box 30037, Suite 413
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 373-3513
Fax: (517) 335-4019

Confidential Intermediary: Confidential intermediaries are provided through the court for adopted adults, birth parents, birth grandparents, birth siblings, adoptive parents of a minor adoptee, and descendants of a deceased adopted adult. If the person who is located declines contact the person searching is not given any information to contact their relatives.

An adopted adult's adoption record is usually held in the Family Division of Circuit Court (formerly the probate court) closest to the adoptive parents. The court should be able to provide the name of the agency that handled the adoption. Adopted adults may contact the Department of Community Health, Customer Services Section, 3423 North Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., PO Box 30195, Lansing, MI, 48909 to request the name of the court that finalized the adoption.


Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults, direct descendants of a deceased adopted adult, adoptive parents, birth parents, and birth siblings may obtain non-identifying information. Contact the adoption agency that facilitated the adoption.

Identifying Information: Adopted adults can receive information through the State registry on the birth parents and birth siblings. Birth parents and birth siblings can receive the adopted adult's information, if the adopted adult provided written consent through the agency that completed the adoption and the court that finalized the adoption.



Michigan Adoption Registry: If parental rights were terminated prior to May 28, 1945, or after September 12, 1980, and there is no parental statement of denial found in the registry, the adopted adult can receive information on the birth parents and Birth Siblings. If parental rights were terminated after May 28, 1945, but before September 12, 1980, the information will be released if the birth parents or birth siblings have filed consent through the registry.

Contact:
Michigan Family Independence Agency
Adoption Services Division
PO Box 30037
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 373-3513

Original Birth Certificate: If parental rights were terminated prior to May 28, 1945, or after September 12, 1980, an adopted adult may receive a copy of the original birth certificate if there is no denial statement on file. If parental rights were terminated between May 28, 1945 and September 12, 1980, an adopted adult 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/

[curleyboy]

Male born 6/9/57 in Norfolk Va
I think my bmom's name may have been Lillian Taylor. She was 23 at the time and my bfather was 21, I think.
They were not married, she had just lost her job and her father had just suffered a stroke so I understand the situation. Looking for anyone with any information at all.
Robert