[krielly]

I just joined this forum today and feel compelled to share info I just discovered about the Vermont Adoption Registry. http://www.path.state.vt.us/cwyj/ado...registry.shtml

I have known about the registry for years, but as far as I knew, you could only request non-identifying information if there was no consent on file by your birthparent. What I just found out a few months ago is that if they check and don't find a consent form on file from your birth-parent, this is not a dead end. You can then write a letter to the judge at the probate court that handled your adoption. Basically you are requesting that the judge release your identifying information. The folks at the adoption registry will give you guidance on how to write this. Once the judge receives your letter, and before there is any decision by the court, he most likely will authorize the staff of the VT Adoption Registry to conduct a search for your birthmother. The registry then searches for your birthparent (they have the name) and when they contact them, will ask if they are willing to consent to release of information. If they consent, then contact can be established.

BTW....there is a fee involved.

I just wanted to share this info with all VT Adoptees. Good luck to all of you.

I have gone through this process and was told 1 1/2 weeks ago that they think they have found my birthmother, but they haven't yet been able to establish contact. (they keep getting her machine - but they do not leave messages). So,,,,,, I'm playing the waiting game right now.