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.

What's the law?

Catholic Charities adheres to the Search Law Amendments effective October 1, 1995, contained within current Connecticut Adoption Law (P.A. 95-179, H.5486).

All written requests for an adoption record search should include as much information as possible (date of birth, maiden name, etc.) in order to assist us to serve you better.

The agency endeavors to provide all requested services in a timely manner. When search requests exceed service capacity, a waiting list is established, with requests processed in the order in which they are received.

All searches are conducted in an ethical and professional manner. In the event that reasonable time and proper procedures fail to locate such person or persons being sought, the agency will assess the merits of continuing the endeavor with the person who initiated the search. An additional fee will be charged if the agency is authorized to continue the search.

The following people may request an adoption record search in the State of Connecticut:

Adult adoptee

Birthparent

Adoptive parent

Biological sibling of adoptee