Thankful he is here

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board! You might use the following information below as a checklist for getting information to start your search in California: 1) To begin your search you should have your husband contact the adoption agency that handled the adoption and request "non-identifying" information from the adoption file. The non-identifying information gives the ages, marital status, physical description of the birth parents. It may also give information about aunts, uncles and grandparents. 2) You should also request a "Waiver for Consent to Contact" form. The Waiver is a form that can be used by adoptees or birthparents to give their permission for contact should a waiver be filed by both parties. 3) If the agency no longer exists your husband can contact this office for the above services: State of California Dept of Social Services, Adoptions 744 P Street MS 19-31 Sacramento CA 95814 Phone: 916-322-3778 You should have your request letter notarized before signing and mailing. It also helps to attach a copy of your driver's license and a copy of your amended birth certificate. Keep a copy of everything for your records in case you need to follow-up. California Search Website: [url]http://www.adoptionforums.com[/url] [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://www.adoptionregistry.com[/url]

PickelGirl, What a sweet post. So often the focus is limited to the 'adoptees' feelings, or the 'birthparent' feelings. The fact of the matter is that the selfless sacrifice of birthpartents, especally the birthmother, effects many people. Thank you for your post. :)