missing sister born in seattle tacoma area in 82-83

February 6, 2004

I am currently looking for my sister. She was born Bobby Ray Smith (possibly spelled differently) in the Seattle Tacoma area, most likely in Madigan Army Medical Center. Our whole family has an allergy to iodine, mild to moderate overbites, thin build, and dental problems. Our parents names are Shirley Marie Richardson Smith and David Michael Smith. Our mother gave her up at birth because she was not able to care for her at the time. All we know about her adoption is that her name was changed to Robin or Robyn by her adoptive parents. It is difficult for my mother to talk about, so that is all the information that I have at this time. If any of this sounds familiar or if you think you might have information or information sources that might be helpful, I would really appreciate it if you would let me know.

I have a website about my search: [URL=http://www.geocities.com/missing_you_robin]My site[/URL]

thesearchguru

February 16, 2004

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board:

Are you aware that the State of Washington 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 age 21 or older, or adoptees under age 21 with permission of adoptive parents, birth parents, birth siblings, and birth grandparents.

Obtaining Identifying Information: Identifying information is provided through a confidential intermediary system. Adopted adults also can file a form for disclosure or nondisclosure with the Department of Health.

STATE ADOPTION SPECIALISTS:

(For questions about access to adoption related information and records)

Washington Department of Social and Health Services

Children's Administration

PO Box 45713

Olympia, WA 98504

(360) 902-7959 or (360) 902-7968

Fax: (360) 902-7903

ACCESSING ADOPTION RECORDS:

Obtaining Non-Identifying Information: Adoptive parents, adopted adults, and birth parents may obtain non-identifying information. Contact the adoption agency that facilitated the adoption for this information.

Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate: An adopted adult age 18 or older can receive the birth certificate if the adoption was finalized after October 1, 1993, and each birth parent has not filed an affidavit of non-disclosure.

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