Searching for birth relatives: A selective bibliography

Another nationally known private registry is located with the Adoptees' Liberty Movement Association (ALMA). ALMA, 1971, which was founded

Beth Fadenrecht Adoptees In, 1992, American Adoption Congress, 1000 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Ste. #9, Washington, DC 20036; 800-274-6736

1990, American Adoption Congress. Suggested Questions andAnswers about Open Adoption Records (Washington, DC: American Adoption Congress

Anthony Vilardi, 1992, International Soundex Reunion Registry

Auraria Library Denver, 1982, She also is an adult adoptee who was reunited with her birth mother and five siblings

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meet the people

meet the people who are significant

Any, Meeting birth relatives may be a thrilling experience, or it could possibly be unpleasant. Searchers must be prepared for either outcome.

Are Searching Allen Elizabeth C, 1983, Can You Hear Me?

The Adoption Forum S., 1914, AdoptNet, 1, 4

1985, approximately three years after she and her first husband were divorced. At the time of the adoption, she was raising two sons under difficult economic circumstances. In

1991, PO Box 154, Washington StreetBridge

1990, Laura Watkins. "In Search ofDaniel-a Mother Finds the Son She Gave Away.

1991, After 22 years shefinallylocated her, only to "lose

Jim, as told to Diane Gage. "My Search for the Son I Never Knew.

Mary Lou, as told to Jean Block. "I Found My Mother...and My Six Brothers.

Sue A., and Marjie C. Barret. "Self-Concept and Attitudes Toward Adoption: A Comparison of Searching and Non-Searching Adult Adoptees.

Sue A., and Marjie C. Barret. "Searching and Non-Searching Adoptees.

Lee H., Phyllis R. Silverman, and Patricia B. Patti. "Reunions Between Adoptees and Birth Parents: The Adoptees' Experience.

Carole H. "After Reunion: Perceptions ofAdult Adoptees, Adoptive Parents, and Birth Parents.

Reuben Pannor, 1971, co-author of The UnmarriedFather

1985, the results of which were published in 1982

Ontario Canada, Phyllis R., et al. "Reunion Between Adoptees and Birth Parents: The Birth Parents Experience.

Search, 1979, AIS Search Notes

Thirteenth Amendment AIS, PO, 2001, LC, 81

Gallagher Helen, 1984, The ISC Searchbook: The Manual ofState-by-StateSearch Information. CostaMesa

Vital Statistics Vital Statistics, 1990, LC, 89

Locate All Categories of the Military

Military Service Associations

Klunder, 1991, Virgil L. Lifeline: The Action Guide to Adoption Search

A search unlocks the door to the past and affects the future. Since each search is unique, there can be no set formula or set time limit

1981, Adoption Process

1990, Preparing to Search

1988, To Search or Not to Search

Dzik Eileen, 1989, The Washington Post (8

American Adoption Congress, 1989, These are support groups for adoptees and birth parents

Jeffrey. "1988 Survey of State Laws on Access to Adoption Records.

search movement

1989, Paul. Unlocking the Adoption Files.

1987, Carole J. Thoughtsfor Birth Parents Newly Considering Search.

2000, IA 50317; (800), 822

Patricia J., and Shirley Zaret. "The Search in Adoption: A Service and a Process.

biological mother

Carol. "The Right Thing: An Adoptive Mother Discovers a Hard Truth About Her Daughter's Past-and Has the Courage and Faith to Share It with Her Daughter.

1987, Mary Jo. Adoption Encounter: Hurt, Transition, Healing.

Language, Myths, Facts, Intent, Bonding, Separation, Long-Term Effects

Weinstein Kate, 1985, Feeling Great (19

1990, Genetics and Adoption, Every Child Potentially a Special Needs Child. Proceedings of a Workshop

For more information about the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, see David Hales

Washington, 1989, DC: National Committee for Adoption

Dr, 1990, DC

Linda Yellin, 1989, North American Council on Adoptable Children Conference

*Adoptees' Liberty Movement Association (ALMA) PO Box 154, 1971, NY 10033 (212) 581-1568 Founded

American, 1979, Adoption Congress (AAC) 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 9 Washington, DC 20036 (800)

*Concerned United Birthparents (CUB), 2000, IA, 50317, 822

Carson City, Mutual consent registry

National Organization for Birth Fathers and Adoption Reform (NOBAR) PO Box, 1993, MD, 21203, 243

Reunions, 1990, WI 53211-1727 (414) 263-4567 Fax (414) 263-6331 Founded

Adamec Christine, 1991, The Encyclopedia ofAdoption

Adoption Factbook, 1989, Issues

Brinich Paul M, 1990, DC: American Adoption Congress

Hubbell Law Directory, 1991, 123d ed. 16 vols

which lists uniform acts for each state. Under the "Adoption

Leavy Morton L, Law of Adoption. Ed. by Roy D. Weinberg, 4

Ferry Oceana, 1979, LC, 68

American Medical Directory, 32d ed. 4 vols

1992, Directory of Hospitals

1989, National Directory of State Agencies

Eicholz Alice, 1989, Ancestry's Redbook: State, County, and Town Sources

Gunderson Ted, 1989, How to Locate Anyone Anywhere Without Leaving Home

Johnson Richard S, 1991, TX: Military Information Enterprises, 1

Lawson Sandra M, 1988, DC: Library of Congress, 1.12

National Directory of Private Social Agencies., 1990, Jamaica

Naumann Richard, 1985, How to Locate (Almost) Anyone

Paul E., 1989, State Laws on Adoption, Exchanges, Support Groups, and Professional Services in Domestic, and International Adoption, Including Foster Parenting and Biological Options.

1991, which sometimes contain current names and locations of survivors. Yellow

1991, Cemeteries Directory

1991, 3 vols

Evanston, 1991, IL: Association for School

Higher Education Directory, 1991, Falls Church, 45

Askin Jayne, 1992, Search: A Handbook for Adoptees and Birthparents. 2d ed

Beckstead Gayle, 1984, Searching in Illinois: A Reference Guide to Public and Private Records

Burke Kate, 1987, Searching

Carty Mickey D, 1985, Searching in Indiana: A Reference Guide to Public and Private Records

Gray Carol Anne, How to Find Your Past: A Search Handbookfor Adoptee's (sic)

Niles Reg, 1978, The Reg Niles Searchbook for AdultAdoptees

Rillera Mary Jo, 1991, CA: Triadoption Publications, 0

Rillera Mary Jo, 1991, Search and Support Directory

Robie Diane C, 1982, Searching in Florida: A Reference Guide to Public and Private Records

Saunders Patricia, 1983, The Search Consultant's Handbook

Aigner Hal, 1987, Faint Trails: A Guide to AdultAdoptee-Birth Parent Reunification Searches

Baran, Annette, et al. Adoptive Parents and the Sealed Record Controversy. Albany, NY: Legislative Reference Library, 1974. 6p. (Reprinted from Social Casework, November 1974, pages531-536).

Barrett William Edmund, The Sudden Strangers

Begley Vincent J, 1988, Missing Links

Burda Robert W, The Pilgrim Thief

Carter Mary Arkley, Tell Me MY Name

Dahlberg Edward, 1964, Because I Was Flesh

Ehrlich Henry, A Time to Search

Fyodorova Victoria, The Admiral's Daughter

Gediman Judith S, 1989, What Happens After...

Halverson Kaye, The Wedded Unmother

Hulse Jerry, Jody

Johnston Patricia Irwin, 1983, Perspectives on a Grafted Tree

Kirk, 1985, David H

Kirk, 1985, David H. Shared Fate: A Theory and Method of AdoptiveRelationships

Kittson H., 1981, The Adoption Series

Lindeman Bard, 1969, The Twins Who Found Each Other

Mann Stanley C, 1980, One Against the Storm

Maxtone-Graham Katrina, 1983, An Adopted Woman

McWhinnie, Adopted Children: How They Grew Up: A Study of Their Adjustment as Adults

Musser, 1991, Sandra K. Stolen Birthright: America's Adoption Travesty

Paton Jean, 1954, The Adopted Break Silence

Raynor Lois, 1980, The Adopted Child Comes of Age. (London

Redmond Wendie, Once Removed: Voicesfrom Inside the Adoption Triangle

Savage Thomas, I Heard My Sister Speak My Name

Shawyer Joss, Death by Adoption. Auckland

Siegmond, Search of a Stranger.

Slosberg Mike, 1977, The August Strangers

Sorosky Arthur D, 1989, The Adoption Triangle: Sealed or Opened Records: How They Affect Adoptees, Birthparents, and Adoptive Parents. 2d ed

Triseliotis, 1975, Search of Origins: The Experiences of Adopted People.

Weil Simone, The Need for Roots

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Toni Harvey Department of Human Services Fourth Floor 609 H Street, NE Washington, DC 20001 (202)

TEXAS Susan Klickman Adoption Specialist Department of Human Services PO Box 149030 M.C., TX 78769 (512) 450-3301 UTAH John Brockert

WEST VIRGINIA Gwen Bridges Adoption Specialist Department of Human Services, 1900, WV, 25305, 348