Adoption
Adoption Record Search
Special conditions and limitations apply to each type of search. A caring professional social worker at Catholic Charities is available to discuss your situation and the options available to you.
Who can search?
Adult adoptee
Non-Identifying
Information:
An adoptee,
age 18 or older, can request non-identifying background and medical information.
The information shared is from data in the original case record. Catholic Charities requires that such a request be made in a notarized letter
with two photocopied forms of I.D. attached, one of which must be a photo
I.D. A fee of $100.00 is charged for this service.
Search:
An adoptee, age 18 or older, can request a search to locate his/her birthparent(s).
Catholic Charities is required to search for the birthparent(s)
and to request his/her/their written consent and agreement to participation
in the search/reunion process.
A search request must be in the form of a notarized letter with two photocopied forms of I.D. attached, one of which must be a photo I.D. An in-person interview may be required. A $250.00 fee will be requested when the search is opened.
Adoption Reunion
Registry:
The agency maintains an "Adoption Reunion Registry" in which an adoptee,
age 18 or older, can register. This form is maintained in the adoptee’s
file and serves as a waiver of confidentiality should the birthparent
contact the agency for identifying information. Registration forms are
available from the agency and must be notarized. There is no fee for this
service.
The following people may request an adoption record search in the State of Connecticut:
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