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Originally Posted By Michael Riner
Hello; Iam 25 yrs old and have been trying to find my birth parents for years to no avail. This week, my adoptive mother gave me a copy of my birth record, however the information on it had the names of my adoptive parents.
I know that I was born Michael Joseph Stephens, on April 23 1974 in Orlando Florida (Orange County). Beyond this I do not have any other information. Please advise as to next steps.
Thanks.
Originally Posted By Colleen Buckner
The first thing you need to do if you don't have any information is to send for the background information on your birth parents. This is called "non-identifying" information because while it will tell you about such things as physical characteristics, religion, education, occupations it will not give you names, addresses or phone numbers. In Florida write to:
Department of Family and Child Services
Adoptions
1317 Winewood Blvd #8
Tallahassee, FL 32399
In your letter requesting your non-id information give the following information:
Your adopted name
Your current address
Your date of birth
Your place of birth (city, county, state)
Your adoptive fathers name
Your adoptive mother's name including maiden name
Have the letter notarized before signing and mailing. If you are living in Florida now let me know what city and I will try to find an adoption support group near you.
Warm Regards,
Colleen Buckner
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Michael, I know this is a long shot for you to see this post 15 yrs after your initial post..... but I am pretty sure you are my older brother. PLEASE contact me at searchingformichael@gmail.com
My Michael was born Michael Joseph Stevens 4-23-74 in Orlando, fl. I have a few pictures of my brother as a baby. I would love to share them with you if you're open to it. You can also find me @ [url]www.facebook.com/yaycake[/url]
I would LOVE to hear from you. And so would your older brother. We have been searching for you and each other for years. We just recently found each other. 12-19-13.