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For Birth Mothers, Fathers, and Relatives

Resources for grandparents and relatives parenting kin, the search process, and legal considerations.

Impact of Adoption on Birth Parents: A Factsheet for Families Published: September 2004 Written for birth parents who have relinquished a child for adoption, this fact sheet provides an overview of common experiences … View Publication

Degree of Contact with Adoptive Parents and/or Child
Information about openness in adoption and accessing adoption records for birth parents and relatives.

Searching for Information on Adopted Children
How to search for a child placed for adoption and issues related to searching for birth parents and relatives.

Legal Considerations for Pregnant Women and Birth Mothers, Fathers, and Relatives
State laws and information on relevant legal issues related to placing a child for adoption, openness, and access to children's adoption records.

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

For more information, contact:
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20447
Phone: (703) 352-3488 or (888) 251-0075
Fax: (703) 385-3206
E-mail: naic@caliber.com

Updated on September 17, 2004 by webmaster_naic@caliber.com.