Searching Resources in Newfoundland

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board! 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 birth name. This is required for all persons taking up permanent residence in the U.S. Registry Post Adoption Registry Department of Social Services Box 8700 Confederate Building St. Johns, Newfoundland Canada A1B 4J6 Tel: (709) 729-3506 Post Adoption Services Post Adoption Services Post Adoption Services Health & Community Services St. John's Region P.O.Box 13122 St.John's, Newfoundland A1B 4A4 TEL: (709) 570-8406 FAX: ( 709) 570-8400 Other Numbers: Adoption/Post Adoption Services - Rosemary Atherton: (709) 729-3899 Clerk III Post Adoption - Vicki Walsh: (709) 729-2667 Social Worker, Adoptions - Debbie Moore: (709) 729-5937 Non-Identifying Information The wait is approximately 22-24 months from the date of inquiry. There is no fee. Passive Registry Passive Register for Birth Relatives. A passive match is given priority and every effort is made to work on them immediately. There is no fee for this. Active Search Active search done on behalf of Adult Adoptees. Waiting period for an active search is at least five years. There is no fee. Counselling Not mandatory, but available to all members of the adoption triad. Email: Other great websites to check out: [url]http://www.adoptionchat.com[/url] [url]http://www.adoptionlists.com[/url] [url]http://www.adoption.com[/url] [url]http://www.adopting.org[/url] [url]http://registry.adoption.com/[/url]