Getting More Family Information
All registrants should get their "Non-Identifying Information". Even
if you register today, you can send in an update whenever you
receive additional data. This will help us confirm a match for you
and it is always great to know the details about your family and
circumstances surrounding that history.
Non-Identifying
Information
Non-Identifying information usually refers to all information other
than names, social security numbers or other specifically
'identifying' data. Most countries, states and agencies readily
respond to requests for non-identifying information. You can find
their addresses in local area directory assistance or by using a
search engine like Google.
Guidelines for
Getting More Information
We have compiled simple guidelines and a list of books to help you. We
highly recommend that you make every effort to gather all the
documents and data legally available to persons separated by
adoption, divorce, etc. This changes from state to state, agency to
agency. However, you will not know what you can acquire if you do
not ask.
Click here
to download and print Guidelines and a Booklist
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There are many other resources including
books, groups, specialists, agencies, and others who have expertise
in how adoptees, birthparents, and others can acquire additional
information about themselves and their family members. It is
advisable to contact those who specialize in your area to get advice
about the information that may be available in your case. Click on
Search Help for additional
resources.
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