[thesearchguru]

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board

Here is the website for Children's Home Society in Florida.

http://www.chsfl.org/aarequest.php

You should contact them and request all available "non-identifying information" from your adoption file

If you prefer to contact them by correspondence here is the CHS mailing address:

Adoption Archive Unit
Children's Home Society of Florida
P.O. Box 10097
Jacksonville, Florida 32247-0097

Email address: Adoption.Archives@chsfl.org

The following is information from the CHS website:

For Adult Adoptees: You must be eighteen (18) years of age to request non-identifying information or to begin search/reunion services. Complete the Request for Adoption Archive Services form and mail or email to the address at the end of these instructions. Your adoptive parents will not be contacted. Any additional requests or instructions should be included on an attached sheet of paper. We shall correspond or talk only to you at the address and telephone/e-mail address that you provide.





California Search 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/

[a son looking]

I AM ALSO AN ADOPTEE

I AM A MALE BORN IN JULY OF 1979
IN FLORIDA AND ADOPTED AT BIRTH
WITH SEALED RECORDS. IM DESPRATELY
SEEKING BOTH MY B-MOTHER AND MY
B-FATHER.

[Alexi Smith]

I was born in Gainesville Florida on 12/25/70 Girl, My adoption was final in 9/71. Took a while to get B/f approval. I am searching for any birth family, I also would love the help of a search angle if one is out there that can help. Thanks

[Bunny311]

Girl born 4-11-1975 in Minnesota----adopted through Catholic Charities

[zebra19]

i was born 5/19/62 at st. joseph's hosp. and adopted on july 10, 1962 from catholic charities.-chicago, illinois. any info would help. my birth name was peggy ann.

[thesearchguru]

Originally posted by Bunny311
Girl born 4-11-1975 in Minnesota----adopted through Catholic Charities

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

Note: The State of Minnesota has a “Confidential Intermediary” search program that will locate and contact birth relatives. See Requesting Identifying Information and Requesting an Original Birth Certificate below:

Requesting Identifying Information: Identifying information is provided on the original birth certificate, which is released according to the provisions below.

Requesting an Original Birth Certificate: An adopted adult can request a copy of the original birth certificate. At this time the Commissioner of Human Services will attempt to locate the birth parents to obtain consent to release the original birth certificate. If each birth parent is located and consents are given, the original birth certificate will be released. If there is no reply or contact with the birth parents, for adopted adults adopted before August 1, 1977, the adopted adult must petition the court for release of the original birth certificate. If the adoption was finalized on or after August 1, 1977, then the original birth certificate will be released to the adopted adult if the birth parents have not filed an access veto.


For adoption related information and records in Minnesota:
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Children's Services
444 Lafayette Road North, Human Services Building
St. Paul, MN 55155-3831
(651) 296-3740
Fax: (651) 297-1949

Requesting Non-Identifying Information: Adoptive parents and adopted adults may obtain non-identifying information.

Sealed Adoption Records: Adoption records are confidential for 100 years at which time they become public record.




California Search Website:


Other great websites to check out:
http://www.adoptionchat.com
http://www.adoption.com
http://www.adopting.org
http://registry.adoption.com/

[thesearchguru]

Originally posted by zebra19
i was born 5/19/62 at st. joseph's hosp. and adopted on july 10, 1962 from catholic charities.-chicago, illinois. any info would help. my birth name was peggy ann.

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

Note: The State of Illinois has a “Confidential Intermediary” search program that will locate and contact birth relatives.

Using a confidential intermediary:
Adopted adults 18 or older and adoptive parents of an adoptee younger than 18 may use the confidential intermediary service. Birth parents of an adoptee 21 or older may use the service. The State of Illinois or the adoption agency that handled your adoption will provide this service. Be aware that the person that is contacted has the right to decline contact and if that happens you will not be given any contact or identifying information to contact them yourself.

Contact the adoption agency that facilitated the adoption or the office below:

State of Illinois
Confidential Intermediary Service
3158 Des Plaines River Road
Suite 120
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 298-9096; (847) 298-9097
(847) 298-9097 (fax)

ILLINOIS EXPANDS ABILITY OF ALL PARTIES TO USE INTERMEDIARY PROGRAM
Effective January 1, 2004, adopted people 21 and older and adoptive parents can obtain a court-appointed confidential intermediary without proving medical or psychological cause, as they had to under the old law in Illinois. Additionally, birth parents now will be permitted to participate in the intermediary program once the children they placed reach age 21. All parties can access the intermediary program for the purpose of exchanging medical information, obtaining identifying information or arranging contact with mutually consenting biological relatives. Previously, intermediaries could only seek medical information from biological relatives. Provided a "sought-after relative" has not filed a Denial of Information Exchange, the confidential intermediary will inform such relatives of the petitioner's request and of their options. The law also allows adult adoptees access to non-identifying information on original birth certificates and the "actual date and place of birth."



Other Resources in Illinois:

For adoption related information and records:
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Division of Foster Care and Permanency Services
406 East Monroe Street, Station 25
Springfield, IL 62701-1498
(217) 524-2422
Fax: (217) 524-3966

Non-Identifying Information: For private adoptions, an adopted adult may obtain non-identifying information. For adoptions facilitated through the State Department of Child and Family Services, adopted adults, birth parents, and adoptive parents may receive non-identifying information.

Identifying Information: Identifying information is provided through an Adoption Registry.


Illinois Adoption Registry: Birth parents, adopted adults 21 or older, adopted adults younger than 21 with the consent of their adoptive parents, and birth siblings 21 or older may use the registry. Adoptive parents, adopted adults, birth parents, and birth siblings* may exchange updated medical information throughout the life of the adopted adult. The registry also may act as an intermediary if either party does not want to be contacted. All parties also may exchange pictures and written statements through the registry. *Note: This rule does not apply for non-relinquished birth siblings looking for a relinquished birth sibling if the birth parents are living and do not give their permission. However, if the birth parents are deceased a non-relinquished sibling can use the registry once they provide the registry with copies of the death certificates of the birth parents.

Contact:
Illinois Adoption Registry and Medical Information Exchange (IARMIE)
Department of Public Health
Division of Vital Records
535 West Jefferson Street
Springfield, IL 62761
(217) 557-5159 or toll-free in Illinois (877) 323-5299
As of January 1, 2004 any adopted person registered with the IARMIE who was born in Illinois and there are indications their adoption occurred in another state or country can request that the name of the state or country where the adoption was finalized and if available the agency involved in the adoption be released to them.

Website for downloading forms: http://www.idph.state.il.us/vital/iladoptreg.htm


Original Birth Certificate: An adoptee may receive through the registry or petition the court in which the adoption was finalized. To open the sealed Adoption file that the Illinois Dept. of Public Health/Div. of Vital Records have and obtain a copy of the original birth certificate -- a court order MUST be issued by the State and County where the adoption was finalized (many times the place of birth is different from the place of adoption) and it must direct the Department to open the file and release the record. You can also go to their web site for more information http://www.idph.state.il.us





California Search Website:



Other great websites to check out:
http://www.adoptionchat.com
http://www.adoption.com
http://www.adopting.org
http://registry.adoption.com/

[Msquires]

White Male Born 7/4/1966 in Mecklenburg County Charlotte NC. Was adopted after 1 month stay in Mecklenburg Co. foster home. Foster father's name could have had the first name "steven" I think I was given his first name.

[thesearchguru]

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

You should first contact the adoption agency that facilitated the adoption to request background information (non-identifying information) about the birth parents. If the name of the agency involved in the adoption is unknown, contact this office:

North Carolina State Division of Social Services
325 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC, 27603

For questions about access to adoption related information and records:
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Social Services, Children's Services Section
2408 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2408
(919) 733-4622
Fax: (919) 715-6714

Obtaining Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults age 21 or older, adoptive parents, or legal guardians may obtain non-identifying information. Birth parents or birth relative(s) may submit information about a health or genetic condition that may affect the adopted adult, and the appropriate employee shall make an effort to contact the adopted adult age 18 or older or the adoptive parents of an adoptee under 18.

Obtaining Identifying Information: An adoptee must petition the court in which the adoption was finalized.

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




California Search Website:


Other great websites to check out:
http://www.adoptionchat.com
http://www.adoption.com
http://www.adopting.org
http://registry.adoption.com/

[John4463]

Gender: male
DOB: April 4, 1963
Place of Birth: Pensacola, FL
Turned over to Children's Home Society of FL: May 8, 1963

**Looking for any relatives...Birth Mother and Father especially!!!

[Terry Ann]

This is a GREAT idea! I was born in Pendleton, Oregon, 2/11/47 to Frank & Doris Adams and immediately adopted by Roy & Ruth Ann Bissinger. My name has always been Terry Ann. I have a brother, 2 1/2 years older whose name was Roger Adams, and a sister 1 1/2 years older whose name was Linda Adams, I believe. We heard she was later adopted in Portland, Oregon and re-named Gloria White. Doris & Frank divorced and she moved to California taking Roger. Not sure if my sister was adopted before Doris' move or afterwards...

Any information would be so appreciated! Thanks to all and good luck to everyone too!

Terry Ann

[thesearchguru]

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>




California Search Website:


Other great websites to check out:
http://www.adoptionchat.com
http://www.adoption.com
http://www.adopting.org
http://registry.adoption.com/

[Holly1769]

I am an adoptee looking for any information... My adoption records list my name as Sarah, but I am not sure if that is the name I was given at birth, or through foster care??

I was born on 7/16/78,
at St. Charles Hopsital;
Port Jefferson, NY.

The only real information that I have to go on is that my birthmother was 16 when I was born, and had finished the 9th grade.
I have registered wit the NYstate registry- but that has led nowhere...This is getting to be a huge part of my life, that I can not live without answers to. Please anything would help..Also what are search angels? I have never seen this before- and I have been searching for over 6 years?

[eyezhelp]

female 20 years old. born 5-15-1984 in las vegas nv on nellis air force base. my dad was in the air force. any info would be helpful.
i was adopted in 1984 when i was 4.

[thesearchguru]

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

For Nevada adoption related information and records:
Nevada Department of Human Resources
Division of Child and Family Services

6171 West Charleston Boulevard, Building 15
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 486-7633
Fax: (702) 486-7626

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

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

Using the State of Nevada Adoption Registry: The following persons may use the registry: adopted adults age 18 or older, adoptive parents, birth parents, and persons related within the third degree of consanguinity.

Contact: State of Nevada Adoption Registry
711 East Fifth Street
Carson City, NV 89710
(702) 687-5982

NEVADA ADOPTION REGISTRY
AND POST-ADOPTION SERVICES

The Division of Child and Family Services and Nevada licensed child placing agencies offer two important services to birth parents, adoptive parents, adoptees, and relatives related to adoptees within the third degree of consanguinity.

1. NEVADA ADOPTION REUNION REGISTRY

The Nevada Adoption Registry was developed in 1979 to allow adopted children and birth parents to locate each other if they both choose. Established as a mutual consent Registry, both the birth parent(s) and the adoptee must make application. The adopted child must be 18 years or older. The birth parent can be any age. Registry services can also be provided to relatives within the third degree of consanguinity as long as the birth parent gives written permission for the relative to receive information.

The Registry can also be used to provide non-identifying information about birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoptees. This request must be in writing. Examples of non-identifying information which can be exchanged are:

1. Child's birth information: Social / health history.

2. The age of the birth or adoptive parents at time of adoption.

3. Height, weight, complexion, eye and hair color, and ethnic background of the parents.

4. Education, religion and occupation of the parents.

5. Health of the parents.

6. In certain circumstances, specific medical information can be exchanged with the family's physician to help plan and treat an adoptive child. This is determined on a case by case basis and should be discussed with the Registry. Social history information can also be provided, if available.


An enrolled person in the Registry may withdraw his or her application at any time by writing the Adoption Registry. In order to keep applications current registrants must submit addresses and other changes as they occur.

In the event both the adoptee and birth parent and/or eligible relative files an application with the Registry, the Division will facilitate contact between eligible parties. If only one party registers, his or her application will be kept on file with the Registry.

2. POST-ADOPTION SERVICES

The Division provides information and referral services upon request to birth and adoptive parents and adoptees for assistance with adoption related issues.



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







Other great websites to check out:
http://www.adoptionchat.com
http://www.adoption.com
http://www.adopting.org
http://registry.adoption.com/