Official Louisiana Adoption Registry

August 9, 2006

[FONT=Arial]What is the Louisiana Adoption Registry?[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]The Louisiana Adoption Registry is a registry established by the Department of Social Services to facilitate voluntary contact between adult adoptees, their birth parents and/or siblings.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]Who may register?[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]You may register if you are over 18 and your adoption, your childs or your siblingҒs adoption was legally finalized in the State of Louisiana.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]How do I get on the registry?[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]Contact the registry at (225) 342-9922 or 1-800-259-2456 and request a Voluntary Registry packet which will provide all the information necessary for registration. The process includes completion of an affidavit and a $25.00 fee. There is also a counseling requirement that must be met prior to voluntary release of any identifying information, but this is not required in order to register.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]Where do I write?[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]Should you prefer to write us, send your letter to: [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]The Louisiana Voluntary

Adoption Registry

Post Office Box 3318

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

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[FONT=Arial]And indicate whether you are an adoptee, birth parent or sibling and include your name, mailing address, and phone number. We will send you a registry packet or call you if we have questions.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]If you have further questions, you may call the Registry at (225)-342-9922 or 1-800-259-2456.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial][URL="http://www.dss.state.la.us/departments/ocs/Adoption_Registry.html"]http://www.dss.state.la.us/departments/ocs/Adoption_Registry.html[/URL][/FONT]