X post. Can I get my own foster care records?

I tried to get a copy of my records a few years ago and they said no. They seemed suspicious of why I wanted them (I just needed them to fill in some blanks about my childhood) and said the records belong to them so I couldn't have them. When I persisted they said I could come by and read them, but their was so much blacked out I didn't really find out much. I hope it works out better for you.