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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.
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Access to Family Information by Adopted Persons
In nearly all States, adoption records are sealed and withheld from public inspection after the adoption is finalized. Most States, therefore, have procedures by which parties to an adoption may obtain nonidentifying and identifying information about an adopted person and the adopted person's birth relatives from an adoption record. This resource, current through June 2004, provides definitions of nonidentifying and identifying information, an overview of who may access such information, and information about access to original birth certificates.
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Adoption General Information Packet 3: Searching for Birth Relatives
This collection of factsheets provides an overview of the impact of adoption on birth parents and adopted persons and examines issues related to the search process. Coping skills, support groups, resources for searching, and state laws regarding access to adoption records are discussed.
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The ALMA Society (Adoptee Liberty Movement Association)
This organization advocates for the rights of adoptees everywhere and maintains a comprehensive and successful reunion registry.
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Concerned United Birth Parents
A national organization serving those touched by adoption, with a focus on birthparents.
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International Soundex Reunion Registry
A mutual consent reunion registry for persons desiring a reunion with next-of-kin.
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National Center for Adoption Law and Policy
Online resource for child welfare and adoption law information.
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Searching for Birth Parents
Children's Bureau Express article highlights Birthright: An Adoptee's Right to Know, an information packet recently released by the National Resource Center for Foster Care and Permanency Planning.
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Searching for Birth Relatives: A Factsheet for Families
The purpose of this factsheet is to provide some guidance on the search process and information access, as well as resources for further help in conducting a successful search. This factsheet is designed to address the concerns of both adopted persons who are searching for birth parents or other birth relatives, as well as birth parents (both mothers and fathers) who want to locate a child who was adopted. While not a complete "how to" guide to searching, this factsheet provides information on the decision to search, steps in the search process, hiring a professional searcher, international searching, and reunion ...
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A Service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families,
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 October 12, 2004 by webmaster_naic@caliber.com.
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