[blankenb4]

I thought it might be nice if there were one thread just for adoptees looking for birth families .If you are an adoptee and you are looking for your birth family and want to reply please do. Some of us birth parents dont have a lot of time to search and i just thought this might help those searching.

Please include date of birth and place of birth if known.

Thanks,

Good luck in your searches

[AJK]

Female born 6/10/70 in upstate New York.

[sherierenee]

Birth name was Cheri Renea Reasoner, born 09/26/1954 in the US Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, VA

[thesearchguru]

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

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

Identifying Information: Identifying information is provided through the confidential intermediary system with the approval of the Commissioner of Social Services.

Confidential Intermediary: Adopted adults age 18 or older may use the confidential intermediary system to search for birth parents. For those adoptions finalized after July 1, 1994, the birth parents and birth siblings can use the confidential intermediary system to search for an adopted adult age 21 or older and adoptive parents of adopted adult under age 18 may use system to search for birth relative(s).

Contact: For non-identifying information and for use of the confidential intermediary system, contact the Virginia Department of Social Services in Richmond at (804) 692-1290.

Adoption related information and records:
Virginia Department Of Social Services
Division of Family Services
730 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 21219-1849
(804) 692-1290
Fax: (804) 692-1284

Non-Identifying Information: Adopted adults age 18 or older may obtain non-identifying information.


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/

[MKW]

Female, born 7/20/1956, Aurora, IL. My b-mom was 15 at the time.

[helpme0768]

Iam in search of bio-mom-family. Male,Born June3 1971,Albany Georgia. Another great Idea!!

[jennycocoa]

im also an adoptee looking for b-mom or b-relatives, i was born on 10-5-85 on Long Island N.Y. Birth mom was 15 years old at the time.

good luck to you all!!!

[tjdock]

Baby Boy Marc looking for birthparents and any family members.DOB 3/19/1968,Wake County, NC. Wake Medical Center

[snacq64]

Male looking for birth family. Born 5/11/1962 in Shreveport, LA.

[thesearchguru]

Originally posted by snacq64
Male looking for birth family. Born 5/11/1962 in Shreveport, LA.

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

Contact for adoption related information and records:
Louisiana Department of Social Services
Office of Community Services
5700 Florida Boulevard, 8th Floor, P.O. Box 3318
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 216-6925
Fax: (225) 342-4086

Requesting Non-Identifying Information: Non-identifying information is available to adoptive parents upon placement of a child.

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

Using the State of Louisiana Adoption Registry: Adopted adults age 21 or older, birth parents, and birth siblings may use the registry. One hour of counseling is required.

Contact:
Louisiana Adoption Registry
PO Box 3318
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 342-9922
(800) 259-2456

Requesting 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/

[smith81299]

FEMALE ADOPTEE SEARCHING...

DOB: NOVEMBER 8, 1970
PLACE: TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA
HOSP: MT. SIANI
BIRTH NAME: CATHERINE ROSE

[thesearchguru]

Originally posted by smith81299


DOB: NOVEMBER 8, 1970
PLACE: TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

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:

General Searching Information for Adoptees born in Canada and taken to the USA.

If anyone was born in Canada and adopted by American adoptive parents and taken to the United States, contact the US Dept. of Immigration and obtain a copy of your Entry Visa. This form should show your full birthname. This is required for all persons taking up permanent residence in the U.S.

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

[Brooksyj]

My husband is looking for his birth family or any information about them. He was born in Oak Harbor, WA on Whidbey Island near the Naval Air Station. His birthdate is 11-Sept-1957. His bfather may have been a pilot or possibly a policeman.

We're thinking of going with a Confidential Intermediary but there are problems associated with that. We want to do some searching on our own first.

Janice C.

[Murphy0362]

I am looking for my birth mother. I am a female born 5/20/72 in St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson, NY. My birth mother was in the Peace Corps in 1971 then returned to Long Island.

[serenastar]

[Edited to Remove Terms Of Service Violation]


7. You may not use any Adoption Media website to search for birthfamily if you or the person you are looking for are not both 18 years of age or older. By using any Adoption Media website or service, you agree that doing so does not violate any law, statute or court order.