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?

Biological sibling of adoptee

Search:
The adult biological sibling of an adult adoptee (age 18 or older) can request a search to locate his/her adopted sibling. Catholic Charities is required to search for the sibling and to request his/her written consent and agreement to participation in the search/reunion process. The written consent of the birthparents is required before we begin the search if their parental rights were terminated prior to October 1, 1995. If parental rights were terminated after October 1, 1995, written consent of the birthparents is not required.

A search request must be in the form of a notarized letter with two photocopied forms of ID attached, one of which must be a photo ID An in-person interview may be required. There may be a waiting list for this service and the $250.00 fee will be requested when the search is opened.

Adoption Reunion Registry:
The agency maintains an "Adoption Reunion Registry" in which an adult biological sibling of an adoptee can register. This form is maintained in the adoptee’s file and serves as a waiver of confidentiality should the adoptee contact the agency for identifying information. Written consent of the birthparents is required prior to relinquishing any identifying information if the birthparents’ parental rights were terminated prior to October 1, 1995. 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:

Adult adoptee

Birthparent

Adoptive parent

What's the law?