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The following teaser is from an article posted in the February 11 edition of marionstar.com. Betsie Norris has access to her birth certificate, but thanks, in part, to her adoptive father’s testimony, thousands of people adopted between 1964 and 1996 Continue reading Proposed Ohio Bill Would Open Birth Certificates to Adoptees
The State of Minnesota has put out for bid a project entailing the digitizing of about 5 million pages of Minnesota adoption records. The records go back as early as the 1890s, but most will start about 1917, as that’s Continue reading Minnesota Adoption Records to be Digitized.
The following excerpt is from an article in the November 11, 2012 edition of the Daily Record and Sunday Mail: A RETIRING registrar has been accused of deliberately destroying adoption records detailing the birth parents of babies born over 30 Continue reading Retired Scots Council Clerk Accused of Destroying Adoption Records
Nearly half of the United States population, approximately 140,000,000 people, have some connection with adoption in their immediate family. Whether the connection is an immediate association with an adopted member of their family, or from the relinquishment for adoption. Often Continue reading The Ultimate Search Book: Worldwide Adoption, Genealogy & Other Search Secrets
Interesting… The following teasor is from an article in the September 27, 2012 Star Advertisor. A Molokai man has filed a lawsuit seeking to use DNA to prove his ancestry so he can qualify for the Hawaiian homelands program. The Continue reading Adopted Molokai Man Sues to Use DNA to Prove His Native Hawaiian Ancestry
The following excerpt is from the July 2, 2012 edition of 630wpro.com: Rhode Island is making adoption records available for the first time to adults 25 years or older. A state law adopted in September, 2011 has just taken effect, Continue reading Rhode Island Makes Adoption Records Available
Genealogists search for people all the time. Over time, the researches skills improve and knowledge of resources increases. Some become to experienced from their personal research, they take those skills, become certified professionals and help others find their ancestors. However, Continue reading Missing Pieces: How to Find Birth Parents and Adopted Children
Several weeks ago, my friend, Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, sent me a copy of her new book. It’s titled “Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing.” I finally got the chance to sit down and read it cover to cover. Megan knows Continue reading A Review of “Hey, America, Your Roots are Showing“
The following excerpt is from the November 23, 2011 edition of the Sonoma News. It’s one of those happy-ending stories, well worth the read. Sonoma City Manager Linda Kelly knows how to roll with the punches. She’s dealt with budget Continue reading A Successful Adoption Search for a Brother
The following teaser is from the November 14, 2011 edition of the Belleville News Democrat: Starting Tuesday, people who were adopted can get their birth certificates if they were born on or after Jan. 1, 1946. Adopted or surrendered adults Continue reading Original Birth Certificates Available to Illinois Adoptees Tuesday, November 15.
The following is an excerpt from a letter written to Governor Christie by adoptee Stacy Patton. Very interesting letter. I am case number KC 114343 in the New Jersey foster care system, and like thousands of other adoptees — some Continue reading A Plea to New Jersey Governor Christie to Sign the Adoptees Birthright Bill
The Oprah Winfrey Network has now been around for about a month. From most reports, it’s not doing all that well. My own thoughts are to give it a little time. With the right programming and Oprah Winfrey herself (who Continue reading Searching for… on the Oprah Winfrey Network
Following is a teaser is from an adoption reunion story extraordinaire. With the mother being 100 years old, and the daughter 68, it’s not often that a reunion of this nature could take place, let alone really happen. Amazing… A Continue reading Adopted Daughter Meets Her Birth Mother 68 years Their Separation
Illinois adoptees born before January 1, 1946 may now get copies of their original unaltered birth certificates. Those born after that date must wait until November 15, 2011. The following excerpts are from an interesting article about the first person Continue reading Illinois Adoptees Born Before Jan 1, 1946 May Now Get Their Original Unaltered Birth Records
The following is a teaser from a great adoption-reunion story. It brought tears to my eyes… For months, the woman had been watching Joanne Eckert. Listening for the inflections in her voice when she spoke with customers or laughed. Observing Continue reading Siblings Meet For The First Time In 59 Years