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Tracing an adopted child
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Shirley | Report | 16 Nov 2007 14:55 |
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Can anyone tell me the best way to start tracing a child in my family who was adopted in the 80's? |
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Heather | Report | 16 Nov 2007 15:14 |
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I dont think you really can Shirley - its up to the adopted person to contact the birth family if they want. You may be able to send a letter to the social services or agency who handled the adoption and they will keep that on file in case the person contacts them? |
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Heather | Report | 16 Nov 2007 16:34 |
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You do mean the 1980's? |
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Glen In Tinsel Knickers | Report | 16 Nov 2007 20:07 |
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This site explains the legal and practical aspects of tracing adoptees by birth family members. |
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