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alt.adoption FAQ 1: Introduction & Search Links
***********************************************

Theses FAQs are posted in full twice a month to alt.adoption.
The FAQs can be obtained between postings via:
 ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/genealogy/adoption
 ftp://ftp.netcom.com/pub/km/kmc/adoption
 ftp://ftp.webcom.com/pub/kmc/adoption
 http://www.webcom.com/kmc/adoption/faqs.html
 mailto:k...@netcom.com (Kevin McCarty)
 mailto:aa...@freenet.buffalo.edu (Rosemarie Ventura)

Contents
========

Introduction
1.  Adoptive Parents and those interested in adopting.
2.  Those Considering Placing a Child for Adoption
3.  Foster Parent sites.
4.  Other Adoption Related FAQs
5.  USA Legislative Links
6.  How to Start Searching - Some Basics
7.  Reunion Registry and other Adoption Search Databases
8.  Searchable Databases, not Adoption Focused.
9.  Search Assistance - nonprofit

Introduction
============

Alt.adoption is an unmoderated forum for all those interested
in discussing adoption.  Adoptees, birth and adoptive parents,
those considering adopting and those considering placing a child
for adoption, our friends, families post here as well as those
whose work is in some way connected to adoption.

The FAQs are in the process of evolving from primary information
sources to an index of adoption related links. With the increased
number of people who have web access and the every increasing
number of sites, it makes sense to move the bulkier files and
databases to web sites.  So under 'How to Start a Search' you
won't find the old text file.  Instead you'll find a list of
sites with information on that topic.

Things may be in a bit of disarray while the transition in happening,
so don't be afraid to ask if you can't find what you thought was here
last month.  Also look in the big "other sites" area in the last
section of the FAQ while thinkgs are being sorted out.  Please let me
know if you think your site is not listed in the proper topic(s).

aa...@freenet.buffalo.edu

The bulk of these FAQs are geared toward searching adoptees and
birthparents. This only reflects the knowledge area and
interests of those who have contributed and in no way diminishes
the importance of other interests and perspectives. It is hoped
that others will come forward to fill the gaps.  

1. Adoptive Parents and those interested in adopting
====================================================

A list of internet resources of particular interest to
adoptive parents and those hoping to adopt can be found
in the Adoptive Parents FAQ maintained by Julie Valentine.
To have a copy emailed, send a blank email to

    <URL:mailto: f...@adoption.com>

The mailing list ADOPTION also maintains a collection of
helpful files and resource references for those considering
adopting and on various adoptive parenting topics.  Many of
those files distribute only to members of the list.

2. Those Considering Placing a Child for Adoption
=================================================

Those considering placing a child for adoption will find
inforamtion of benefit to them on the web site of the
American Association of Open Adoptiong Agencies:

    <URL:http://www.openadoption.org/>

Of particular value is the Domestic Infant Adoption Advice pages
    <URL:http://www.openadoption.org/bbetzen/>

Thse pages provide a checklist for interviewing agencies, warning
signs, general information on rights, etc.

     Maintained by Bill Bentzen bbet...@aol.com.

3. Foster Parents Sites
=======================

alt.support.foster-parents

Foster Parent Mailing List
  subscribe address: majord...@worldacceess.com
  subscribe message: subscribe foster-parents
  contact for list : cl...@worldaccess.com  (Cheryl)

Foster Parents WWW Page
   <URL:http://www.worldaccess.com/~clg46/>

      Information on and for foster parents and parenting.  Foster
      parents are invited to fill out the survey on this page.

4. FAQS
=======

  alt.adoption FAQS
  -----------------
    See top of the page for where the faqs can be found between
    postings.

    The full FAQs are in 7 parts:

      1.     Introduction & Search Links
      2.     USA Search and Support Groups
      3.     International Search Info
      4.     USA Open Reocrds Lobby Orgs
      5.     USA National Organizations
      6      Books, Multimedia, etc.
      7.     Other Internet Resources

  Annette Thompson's Adoptive Parents FAQ
  ---------------------------------------
    <URL:mailto:f...@adoption.com>

     A separate FAQ listing internet sites of primary interest to
     adoptive parents and those seeking to adopt.

  Adoption Mailing List FAQs
  --------------------------

     The mailing list ADOPTION also maintains FAQs on adoption from
     from India, Russia, Bulgaria, perhaps others countries and
     topics maintained by members. Some FAQs may distribute to list
     members only.

  Canadian Search FAQ
  -------------------
    <URL:http://www2.portal.ca/~adoption>

      Problems, questions, changes should be directed to Jim Kelly
      jke...@wimsey.com

  United Kingdom FAQ
  ------------------
    <URL:http://box.argonet.co.uk/users/adopt>

      Information on adoption in the UK for those interested in
      adopting and searching adoptees and birth parents is now
      located at Adoption Interlink - UK

      The web site is maintained by Bill Simpson ad...@argonet.co.uk
      The UK search information is maintained by Phil Ormsby
      orm...@itl.net

5. USA Legislative
==================

  AIML Home Page
  --------------
    <URL:http://www.webreflection.com/aiml/>

      Laws on access to birth certificates and adoption records,
      searchable by state.

  Adoptees Resources Home Page
  ----------------------------
    <URL:http://psy.ucsd.edu/~jhartung/adoptees.html>

      Links to state and federal legislative sites,  information on
      bills currently before the legislature.

  Adoptee's Right to Know
  -----------------------
    <URL:http://www.alt.net/~waltj/shea/adopt.html>

      Information on current legislative activity, proposed changes,
      controversial decisions.  

  Adoption Policy Resource Center
  -------------------------------
    <URL:http://www.fpsol.com/adoption/advocates.html>

      Legislative news and analysis, court decisions,
      links to statues. Their 'advocacy' is for the
      adopting, not the adopted or birth parents but
      some of the legal coverage effects us all.

  AZ State home page
  ------------------
    <URL:http://www.state.az.us/>

    The state of AZ home page links to the AZ Confidential
    Intermediary program, laws, how to contact, statistics, etc.

  CT - A Voice for Connecticut's Children
  ---------------------------------------
    <URL:http://www.xeonarts.com/pols/100th/children.html>

      CT. State Rep Susan Bysiewicz.  Information on changes in
      state child care system and records access.

  Dept Health Human Services - USA
  --------------------------------
    <URL:http://www.os.dhhs.gov/resdata.html>

  FAQs, ADOPTION LAW AND REFORM
  -----------------------------

   <URL:ftp://ftp.netcom.com/pub/km/kmc/adoption/>
   <URL:ftp://ftp.webcom.com/pub/kmc/adoption/>
   <URL:http://www.webcom.com/kmc/>

   Each ftp site has subdirectories /search and /law/ca/cases.

   See file /pub/km/kmc/adoption/readme.txt for a full description,
   some files available in more than one version [Ascii, GNU, ZIP,    
   HTML]

   Among the offerings at these sites:

   - In the /search subdirectory, forms for AOL and VSN.
   - Commentary on some proposed laws and recent studies.
   - In /cases subdirectory, information on some high profile cases.
   - UN Convention documents related to adoption.

  F.R.E.E. - Father's Rights and Equality Exchange
  ------------------------------------------------
    <URL:http://www.vix.com>

  Krasniqi Family Information
  ---------------------------
    <URL:http://user.aol.com/doughskept/witchhunt/krasniqi.txt>

      Information on the efforts to help the Krasniqi family.
      Council on American-Islamic Relations ca...@ix.netcom.com

  Missouri Links - Lisa Grimm's Page
  ----------------------------------
    <URL:http://www.ucl.ac.uk/~tcrnlag/aquarius.html>

  NYSCCC
  ------
    <URL:http://www.nysccc.org>

      Articles from the newsletter on legislature and issues
      effecting adoption in New York state.  Email NYS...@aol.com    

6. How to Start Searching - Some Basics
=======================================

  Adoptees Resources Home Page
  ----------------------------
    <URL:http://www.psy.ucsd.edu/~jhartung/adoptees.html>

  Adoptee's Right to Know
  -----------------------
    <URL:http://www.alt.net/~waltj/shea/adopt.html>

  Adoptee Search and Reunion Resource Page
  ----------------------------------------
    <URL:http://www3.aqua.net/~scunning/>

      Maintained by scunning...@edgenet.net

  Carter Thompson's WWW Home Page
  -------------------------------
    <URL:http://www.armory.com/~cartert/ >

  Searching For Birth Relatives - NAIC
  ------------------------------------
    <URL:http://www.adopting.org/bfsearch.html>

7. REUNION REGISTRIES, SEARCH LISTINGS, ETC
===========================================

  AOL Search Folders
  ------------------

    One does not need to be a member of AOL to join the AOL Search
    Files.  An outline for submissions is available via FTP:
    <URL:ftp://ftp.netcom.com/pub/km/kmc/adoption/search/AOL_registry.form>
    and via email from: ah...@freenet.carleton.ca.

    Aol subscribers can add their own information directly to the
    database. Keyword: Adoption then Go to Forum with the word SEARCH
    in it. Page to the state you were born or relinquished in and
    POST your information.

    Questions or problems should be directed
...

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alt.adoption FAQ 5: USA National Organizations
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These organizations represent a broad spectrum of attitude and
practices in the adoption community.

Adoptees Birthrights Committee
Box 7213
Metairie LA 70010

Adoption With Wisdom and Honesty, Inc.
1333 Ranch Road
McPherson KS 67460
316-241-6116
  Non-profit (503(c)(3)) Newletter, support groups, educational
  events, supportive services and advocacy.

ALMA Society
Box 154
Washington Bridge Station
New York NY 10033
voc: 212-581-1568
  Registry--state chapters. Membership $60/1st yr $40/yr renew. They
  do not tell members about free registries like ISRR.  You have to
  pay yearly dues to stay on their registry.

Adoptive Parents for Open Records, Inc. (APFOR)
P.O. Box 193
Long Valley, NJ 07853
voc: 908-850-1706; 908-247-3938; 201-267-8698
  Seeks humane adoption reform, specifically open adoptions and open
  records. Speakers, educational media, mutual support and
  counseling.

Adoption Resource for Single Parents, Inc. (ARESP)
P.O. Box 5782
Springfield VA 22150-9998
(703) 866-5577
   A non-profit organization that advises single prospective adoptive
   parents.

American Adoption Congress (AAC)
1000 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 9
Washington DC 20036
voc: 202-483-3399
http://pages.prodigy.com/adoptreform/aacorg.htm
  Coalition of triad members, agencies, and other professionals.
  Focus on legislative reform, openness, and the civil rights.
  Opposes the UAA.

American WWII Orphans Network
P.O. Box 4369
Bellingham WA 98227
voc: 206-733-1678
  Locating service and registry.

Association of Black Social Workers
   Noted for opposing transracial adoption as 'cultural genocide'.
   Oppose the UAA.

BirthParent Connection
P.O. Box 230643
Encinitas CA 92023-0643
voc: 619-753-8288
  Primarily a national Maternity Home/Home for UnWed Mothers
  registry. Birthmothers who new each other in the home can contact
  one another and adoptees can ask to speak to birth mothers who were
  in the home the same time as their mother. Send $5 with business
  size SASE.

Child Welfare League of America
440 First St., NW
Wash., DC 20001.
http://handsnet.org/handsnet2/cwla/
   Publishes the Adoption Report and the bi-monthly magazine Child
   Welfare. Opposes the UAA.

Children With AIDS Project of America
4141 Bethany Road
Phonenix, AZ 85019
800-866-AIDS
m...@primenet.com
http://www.aidskids/org

Committee For Single Adoptive Parents, Inc.
Ms. Hope Marindin
P.O. Box 15084
Chevy Chase MD 20825
    Listing of resources that have accepted single applications for
    domestic and foreign adoptions.

Concerned United Birthparents (CUB)
2000 Walker St.
Des Moines IA 50317
voc: 515-263-9558
  Legislative reform, local support groups, publications, and
  newsletter.  Opposes the UAA.

Council For Equal Rights in Adoption (CERA)
401 E. 74 St. #17-D
NYC NY 10021
voc: 212-988-0110
  President and founder -- Joe Soll. Primary activity is organizing a
  conference in NYC each fall, have organized public protests of
  closed records at each of their conferences.  Opposes the UAA.

DeBoer Committees for Children's Rights
  Supposedly organizing committees in every state to push for their
  version of "adoption".  Seeks to eliminate or severly curtail
  natural parents rights to informed consent, notification, and
  post-partum waiting periods.  Also seeks laws that would uphold
  adoptions even in cases of fraud and illegality. Hear Our Voices
  is a front organization for the DeBoer Committee.

Donor's Offspring
P.O. Box 33
Sarcoxie MO 64862
417-548-3679
  Focus on those conceived from unknown donor parents. Proponents for
  more openness, more information. Pro-search for those who choose.

Hear Our Voice
   See DeBoer Committees For Children's Rights

Indian Child Welfare Law Center
1433 East Franklin Ave. 18A
Minneapolis, Minn 55404
voc: 612-879-9165
fax: 612-879-0323
email: icwa...@maroon.tc.umn.edu (Mark D. Fiddler, Esq.)

International Soundex Reunion Registry (ISRR)
P.O. Box 2312
Carson City NV 89702
  Computerized international registry for those separated by their
  family through adoption, divorce, war, or other circumstances.  No
  fee, runs     on donations. Send business size SASE.

Independent Search Consultants, Inc.
P.O. Box 10192
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
i...@rmci.net
http://www.rmci.net/isc/
   National group of professional searchers.  Test required to be a
   certified ISC searcher, and adherence to a code of ethics.  Skills
   and fees of individual searchers     vary.  Also publishes materials
   to help people do their own searches.

Lost Bird Society
Marie Not Help Him
P.O. Box 952
Pine Ridge SD 57770
voc: 605-867-5988
mfou...@thepost.com
http://www.rmii.com/~fouche/
    To help repatriate Native Americans separated from their tribes
    by adoption. They hope to also start a nest community
    where people can return and begin to        learn of their culture.

Shirlene Parisian
Repatriation Co-ordinator
Manitoba First Nations Repatriation Program
#704 - 167 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg Manitoba R3B 0V3
voc: 800-665-5762 (in Canada only)
voc: 204-957-0037
   Helps repatriate people of the first nations - not limited to
   Manitoba.

National Adoption Information Clearinghouse (NAIC)
11426 Rockville Pike, Suite 410
Rockville MD 20852
voc 301-231-6512
fax 301-984-8527
  Information and referrals on all aspects of adoption. Several
  pamphlets available on a variety of topics.  Get those requests in
  before the next round of budget cuts.

National Adoption Information Hotline
voc: 407-768-2222
  Affiliated with People Searching News (?)

National Black Child Development Institute
1023 15th Street NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005-0000
voc: 800-556-2234
http://www.charities.org/black.html
  Works to improve services delivered to Black children and youth in
  child care, child welfare, education, and health through direct
  services and  public education.  Among other works, permanent homes
  have been found       for more Black children as a result of several
  affiliates' efforts to recruit Black families for children awaiting
  adoption and their work with local adoption agencies.

National Child Rights Alliance
P.O. Box 61125
Durham, NC 27705
voc: 919-479-7130
http://www.ai.mit.edu/people/ellens/NCRA/ncra.html
  The National Child Rights Alliance believes that civil rights apply
  to all people - including children and youth.  Work to establish a
  child's right to his own lawyer in an attorney-client relationship
  not as guardian, and the right to liberty where a child has a say
  in where he lives and can not be institutionalized without due
  process.

National Council For Adoption
  Bill Pierce, President.  Recent lobby efforts include opposition of
  HB433 in TX which requires a 'social study' [home study] of all
  adoptive parents, a criminal background check of those seeking to
  adopt, and a 48 hour post- partum recovery period before birth
  parents can be approached with relinquishment papers.  Original
  formed to oppose open record legislation,  NCFA continues to
  lobbied against open records/information access most recently in
  NJ, TN and other states. The Bushes and the Reagans are honorary
  board members. Supports the UAA.

National Council for Single Adoptive Parents
P.O. Box 15084
Chevy Chase, MD 20825
voc: 202-966-6367
   Newsletter and a list of agencies that accept applications from singles.

National Federation for Open Adoption Education/
Independant Adoption Center
voc: 800-887-6736
http://www.webcom.com/nfediac
  Non-profit affiliation of open adoption agencies across US.
  Education, referrals, pre and post adoption services available.

National Indian Child Welfare Association
3611 SW Hood Street, Suite 201
Portland OR  97201
voc 503-222-4044
fax 503-222-4007
  A potential resource for those seeking information on Native
  American Heritage under the ICWA.

National Organization for Birthfather's and Adoption Reform (NOBAR)
P.O. Box 50
Punta Gorda FL 33951
voc: 813-637-7477
  Focus on birthfather's rights in adoption.

North American Council on Adoptable Children
970 Raymond Avenue, Suite 106
St. Paul MN 55114-1149.
http://www.cycf.umn.edu/AdoptInfo/NACAC.htm
  President- Joe Kroll.  Primarily parents of special needs adopted
  children, also social workers, agency representatives. In the last
  10-15 years have slowly come around to accepting more openness in
  adoption.  Oppossed to the Uniform Adoption Act.

Orphan Foundation of America
1500 Massachusetts Avenue
Suite 448
Washington, DC 20005-0000
voc: 800-950-4673
http://www.charities.org/orphan.html
  Founded in 1980 by Father Joseph Rivers, calls for a return to
  privately run orphanages.  The Orphan Foundation has received
  recognition from  Presidents Reagan and       Bush, Senator Kennedy, and
  many other members of Washington's power elite.

Orphan Train Heritage Society of America
Rte 4, Box 565
Springdale AR 72764
  Focus on services for those "adopted" through the "orphan trains"
  of the 1920's.

The Researchers Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 22363
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33335
  Listing of search services: USA, Canada and 24 other countries.

United Native Nations
Lizabeth Hall
Family Reunification Director
8th floor
736 Granville Street
Vancouver BC V6Z 1G3
604-688-1821
  Liz helps people apply for their Native American status.

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Faq 5 of the alt.adoption FAQ may be reproduced and redistributed
provided it is given freely, not sold, and this notice remains
intact.  All rights reserved.   Rosemarie Ventura
=====================================================================

Rosemarie Ventura
aa...@freenet.buffalo.edu
ah...@freenet.carleton.ca

Archive-name: genealogy/adoption/part4
Posting-Frequency: alt.adoption 2x/month, less frequently elsewhere.
X-Last-Updated: 1996/05/20

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alt.adoption FAQ 4: USA Open Records Lobby Orgs
***********************************************

Lobbying Organizations: ADOPTION REFORM COALITIONS

STAC state contact [Stop the UAA CA]
1138 Aqua Vista St. #22
Studio City, CA 91602
818-980-7398

Colorado Adoption Dynamics
4301 E. Amherst #212
Denver CO 80222

STAC state contact [Stop the UAA DE]
20 Yeats Dr.
New Castle DE 19720
302-325-2903

STAC state contact [Stop the UAA FL]
3100 Hunter Rd.
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33331
954-384-8909

STAC state contact [Stop the UAA HI]
55 Niuiki Cir.
Honolulu HI 96821
808-377-2345

STAC state contact {Stop the UAA ID]
1512 Shenandoah
Boise ID 83712
voc: 208-384-1054
fax: 208-368-9885

ICARE
PO Box 8393
Northfield, IL 60093
voc: 847-441-7581
fax: 847-446-1615

Informed Choice for Birthparents
444 E. 2150 North Rd
Deland  IL 61839
voc: 217-664-3342
fax: 217-664-3342

STAC state contact [Stop the UAA IL]
222 E. Pearson #602
Chicago IL 60611
312-642-3617

Indiana Adoption Coalition
Candy Jones
P.O. Box 1292
Kokomo, IN  46903-1292
voc: 317-453-4427
fax: 317-453-7418

STAC state contact [Stop the UAA IN]
6131 Maren Dr.
Speedway IN 46224
317-291-7577

STAC state contact [Stop the UAA IA]
1049  36th St
Des Moines  IA 50311
515-274-5007

STAC state contact [Stop the UAA MD]
4622 Woodfield Rd
Bethseda MD 20814
301-493-5721

STAC state contact [Stop the UAA MA]
20 Nagog Hill Rd.
Littleton MA 01460-2212
508-962-6610

Liberal Ed. for Adoptive Families
23247 Lofton Ct. N.
N.Scandia  MN 55073
612-436-2215

STAC state contact [Stop the UAA MN]
6429 Mendelssohn Ln
Edina  MN 55343
612-938-5866

STAC state contact {Stop the UAA MO]
2606 Meadowview DR.
Jefferson MO 65109
314-635-4575

STAC state contact [Stop the UAA NH]
Box 447
Nasua NH 03060
603-889-4524

New Jersey Coalition for Openness in Adoption
Legislative Office
29 Hill Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
74354.1...@compuserve.com
voc: 201-267-8698
fax: 201-267-8305

STAC state contact [Stop the UAA NJ]
306 Lenapi Dr.
Franklin Lakes NJ 07417
201-891-4234

Adoptees Political Action Coalition
P.O. Box 2807
Glenville, NY 12302
Membership $20/yr individual

STAC state contact [Stop the UAA NY]
188 Vliet Bl.
Cohes NY 12047-1816
518-238-2811

Adoption Coalition for Open Records
Box 4153
Chapel Hill NC 27515
919-967-5010

AAC - Ohio
fax: 216-261-1164
b...@po.cwru.edu

STAC state contact [Stop the UAA OH]
1148B Clarion Ave
Holland OH 43528
419-865-3169

Oregon Adoptive Rights Association
http://www.oara.org/

PA Coalition for Openess in Adoption
20 Runnemede V2
New Hope, PA  18938
215-862-2695
President: Abigail Lovett

PA Adoption Legislation Coalition
24 North Merion Avenue #127
Bryn Mawr, PA  19010
voc: 610-631-2829
fax: 610-520-4552
Director: Nancy M. Newman, Esq.
nanpa...@aol.com
(reform relating to all adoption issues)

STAC state contact [Stop the UAA PA]
8130 Hawthorne Dr
Erie PA 16509
voc: 814-899-1493
fax: 814-866-2535

Tennessee Coalition For Adoption Reform
P.O. Box 41808
Nashville TN 37204
voc: 901-386-2197 (memphis office)

TxCARE Texas Coalition for Adoption Reform and Education
STAC state contact [Stop the UAA TX]
Adoption Triad Forum [newsletter]
P.O.Box 832161
Richardson TX 75083-2161.
voc: 214-699-8386
fax 214 699-1269
Subscriptions are $15 for one year (six issues)
dhend...@uwspmail.uwsp.edu
Alicia...@AOL.com

STAC state contact [Stop the UAA VT]
RR 2  Box 2280
Charlotte  VT 05445
802-425-2478

K. Butterfield
Box 267
Williston VT 05495

Coalition For Adoptive Reform
P.O. Box 8461
Richmond, VA 23226-8461

STAC state Contact [Stop the UAA WV]
3500 Syaunton Ave SE #17
Charleston WV 25304
304-926-8344

STAC state contact [Stop the UAA WI]
4511 Woodridge Dr
Eau Claire WI 54701
715-835-6695

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Faq 4 of the alt.adoption FAQ may be reproduced and redistributed
provided it is given freely, not sold, and this notice remains
intact.  All rights reserved.   Rosemarie Ventura
=====================================================================

Rosemarie Ventura
aa...@freenet.buffalo.edu
ah...@freenet.carleton.ca

Archive-name: genealogy/adoption/part7
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alt.adoption FAQ 7: Other Internet Resources
*********************************************

INDEX:
1. Usenet Groups
2. Mailing Lists
3. Waiting Parent Registries
4. Gopher
5. FTP
6. Telnet
7. WWW
8. IRC/Chat
9. Online Service Message Boards
10. Bulletin Boards
11. Research and Academia
12. Open Adoption
13. Indices

1. USENET GROUPS
================

  alt.adoption
  alt.missing-adults
  soc.adoption.adoptees (moderated)
  soc.adoption.parenting (coming soon)

2. MAILING LISTS
================

  ADOPTEES - AIML
  ---------------
    (adoptees, s.o. of adoptees, birth siblings, children of
    adoptees, and others separated from their birth parents [eg
    through divorce])

    This list is for SEARCH and REUNION topics only.
    You can subscribe through a link on the web page:

    <URL:http://www.webreflections.com/aiml.html>

    If you can not reach the WWW page send email to:

    <URL:mailto:lists...@sjuvm.stjohns.edu>

    Put SUB ADOPTEES in the body of the message.

    Dana Kressierer is convenor of the list. If you have any
    further difficulty subscribing, please feel free to contact
    the admin team at: adoptees-requ...@sjuvm.stjohns.edu

  ADOPTEES - IAML
  ---------------
    (adoptees, s.o. of adoptees, birth siblings, children of
    adoptees, and others separated from their birth parents [eg
    through divorce])

     A general discussion list.  To subscribe send email to:

     <URL:mailto:adoptees-ad...@adoptees.org>

     In the title/body put the word SUBSCRIBE.

     There is also a web page at http://www.adoptees.org
     Jim Lillis is convenor of the list: jlil...@adoptees.org

  ADOPTING
  --------
    (open to anyone touched by adoption>

    <URL:mailto:lists...@mdtnbbs.com>

    Put subscribe adopting in the body of the message, or
    subscribe adopt-d to get the digest form.

    If you need assistance contact: adopting-ow...@mdtnbbs.com
    DeAnn Hardy is convenor.

  ADOPTION
  --------
    (consists of adoptees, adoptive parents, and birthparents)

    <URL:mailto:lists...@sjuvm.stjohns.edu>

    Put SUBSCRIBE ADOPTION <YourFirstName> <YourLastName>
    in the body of the note.

    Diane Hillmann is the convenor of the list.
    If you have any further difficulty subscribing, please feel
    free to contact her at:

    <URL:mailto:owner-adopt...@sjuvm.stjohns.edu>

  AFT - Special Needs Adoption
  ----------------------------
    (Adoptive parents of special needs adoptees)

    <URL:mailto:aft-list-manag...@mlists.nombas.com>

    Send the message SUBSCRIBE.  Convened by Laura Noorda l...@aol.com

  APARENT
  -------
    (Adoptive parents)

    <URL:mailto:lists...@sjuvm.stjohns.edu>

    Mail the command "sub APARENT YourName"  Direct problems or
    questions to aparent-requ...@listserv.sjuvm.stjohns.edu

  A.PARENT.RUSS
  -------------
    (For those who are interested in or already have adopted from
     one of the republics that used to be part of the former Soviet
     Union. Those sympathetic to this situation are also welcome.)

    <URL:mailto:listp...@list.serve.com>

    Send the message SUBSCRIBE A.PARENT.RUSS <Your Name>

    The list also has a web page:

    <URL:http://www.serve.com/fredt/adopt.html>

    Fred Tempereau fr...@cts.com is the covenor of this forum.

  A-Parents-China
  ---------------
    (adoptive family members of Chinese adoptee, people
     considering adopting from China)

    <URL:mailto:a-parents-china-requ...@shore.net>    

    Send the message "subscribe". The address must be all
    lower case.

    The convenor is greyh...@ix.netcom.com (Richard Smith).

  BIRTHMOTHER
  -----------
    (birthMOMs only)

    <URL:mailto:beli...@eden.com>

    and Belinda Longoria will respond to you.

  California Connection
  ---------------------
     (Triad members connected to an adoptee who was born,
      adopted, or searching in California)

     <URL:mailto:majord...@e45.tcoe.k12.ca.us>

      Send the message "subscribe ca-adoptees"

      The convenor is rog...@tcoe.k12.ca.us (Roger Smith).

  Cross Cultural ADOPTEES
  -----------------------
     (adult transracial domestic and international adoptees only)

    <URL:mailto:hctah...@umich.edu>

    send a brief introduction of with your request to
    Kathi Nelson

  Cross Cultural ADOPTION
  -----------------------
    (parents or parents-to-be of transracial domestic or
     international adoptees or adult ccadoptees)

    <URL:mailto:k...@umich.edu>
    <URL:mailto:hctah...@umich.edu>

    Send a brief description of your adoption situation with your
    request to either co-convenor Kathi Nelson.

  CWA-Russia-L
  ------------
    (For those interested in adoption from Russia)

    <URL:majord...@sims.net>

    Mail the command "info cwa-russia-l". Russian adoption issues/info.

  Prodigy's Adoption Mailing List
  -------------------------------
    (Open to adoptive parents and those considering adoption)

    <URL:mailto:majord...@listserv.prodigy.com>

    Put subscribe adoption in the message portion.  Free
    to non-Prodigy users as well. Questions and problems
     can be directed to adoption-requ...@listserv.prodigy.com

3. Waiting Parents Registries
=============================

  Adoption Online Connection
  --------------------------
    <URL:http://www.clark.net/pub/crc/open.html>

      The first 'waiting parents' online registry of people
      seeking to adopt. For submission guidelines send email
      to c...@clark.net

  PaveNet
  -------
    <URL:http://adoption.pave.net>  

      Free, donations accepted. Brain Jensen who...@pave.net

  Placenet
  --------

      NO information about about waiting parents is made
      available on the web.  Information is only available
      to adoption agencies. Email Place...@msn.com Graham Wright.

4. GOPHER
=========

  Adoption Gopher
  ---------------

    <URL:gopher://wings.network.com>

    Bob Alberti's Adoption Gopher is back up at a new address.
    Text files for all adoption participants and connection to
    other sites, some of which may be useful to searching adoptees.

  Minnesota Children Youth & Family Consortium
  --------------------------------------------

    <URL:gopher://tinman.mes.umn.edu>

    Large repository of information on a variety of family
    issues including adoption. Information not limited to
    Minnesota.

5. FTP
======

   ADOPTION INFORMATION EXCHANGE (AIE)
  -----------------------------------
     <URL:ftp://FTP.halcyon.com/archive/pub/local/adoption/exchange.txt>

   Information about adoption resources available for birth and
   adoptive families. Focus on Washington State. [See also WWW]

6. TELNET
=========

  Toronto Freenet Adoption Forum
  ------------------------------
    <URL:telnet://telnet.torfree.net>
    login: guest

      The command "go adopt" without the quotes will take you
      to the adoption area.  TFN has summaries of newsletters,
      and lists of resources for people interested in planning
      an adoption as well as searching adoptees in Canada.
      Information regarding international adoption also available.

      Those wishing to dial direct can reach TFN at 416-780-2010.

  Youngstown Ohio Freenet Adoption Forum
  --------------------------------------
    <URL:telnet://telnet yfn2.ysu.edu>
    login: visitor

      The command "go adopt" will take you to the adoption area.
      The Youngstown Freenet has a moderated adoption group available
      to members of the Freenet.  Focus is on Ohio adoptions and
      searches. You must be a member of the freenet to participate
      [send messages] but I believe guest accounts do have read
      only access.

7. WorldWide Web
================

  AdoptINFO
  ---------
    <URL:http://www.fsci.umn.edu/cyfc/AdoptINFO.html>

  Adopting.Org
  ------------
    <URL:http://www.adopting.org/>

    Most of the information is aimed at people trying to adopt
    and adoptive parents.  
    The links to the search area don't work because of a typo.
    To reach them go directly to:

    <URL:http://www.adopting.org/bfsearch.html>

  Adoption Bulletin Board
  -----------------------
    <URL:http://www.webstreet.com/cs/orphans/board.htm>

       Read or add comments on all aspects of adoption.

  Adoption Information Exchange
  -----------------------------
    <URL:http://www.halcyon.com/adoption/exchange.html>

      [see entry under FTP above for description]

  AdoptioNetwork
  --------------
    <URL:http://www.adoption.org/adopt>

      Connections to National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
      catalog, the MN CY&F Consortium [see gopher above], other
      adoption sites. Lists of agencies, newsletters, adoptive
      parent groups, more.

  Adoption Triad Anonymous
  ------------------------
    <URL:http://yesoline.com/adoption/>
      Members of adoptive, birth families and their spouses
      take a 12 step approach to dealing with adoption wounds.

  Adoption-Triad Resources
  ------------------------
    <URL:http://wings.network.com/gopher/adoption/adoptees.html>

    Mirror of the gopher site.

  Birth Mother's Day
  ------------------
    <URL:http://www.eden.com/~belinda/bmd/bmdayind.html>

  Family Helper
  -------------
   <URL:http://www.helping.com>

      Links on adoption and infertility.  The search links
      were still not connected as of July.

  Soc.adoption.adoptees WWW Page
  ------------------------------
    <URL:http://www.netcom.com/~scbyrd/saam/start.html>

    Charter, faq and other periodic postings of saa(m)
    as well as links to other relevant adoption sites.

  Doug Henderson
  ---------------
     <URL:http://www.uwsp.edu/acad/psych/dh/dhhp2.htm>

  John (Flip) Seymour's Page
  --------------------------
    <URL:http://www.aa.net/~flip/search.html>

  Karen Muldrow's
...

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URL: http://www.webcom.com/kmc/adoption/faqs.html

alt.adoption FAQ 2: USA Search and Support Groups
*************************************************

The 1996 issue of The Blue Book, a print listing of search groups
and researchers is now available.  Unlike me, Curry Wolfe
has the resources to do an annual mass mailing to verify her
entries.  For a print copy send $14 + $2.50 s/h:

Birthparent Connection
BLUEBOOK
Box 230643
Encinitas, CA 92023-0643

Bluebook updates are also available during the year at $2 per two
states.

intro
=====

Search and Support Groups

This is a list of USA search and support groups by state. The list
 is compiled from a number of sources including the     KinQuest BBS
list that was originally this used for this section, The USA
Search Resources Directory, People Searching News, and places on
the net. Send any corrections, additions, deletions to
aa...@freenet.buffalo.edu

*********************************************************************

ALABAMA
=======
Benefiting Birth Parents
2505 32nd Ave North
Birmingham, AL 35207
voc: 205-324-9676
email: connie...@aol.com

Orphan Voyage of AL
95 Indian Creek Road, Suite 132
Huntsville, AL 35806
205-722-0506
RFSM...@prodigy.com

AL Adoption Alliance
P.O. Box 533
Jackson, AL 36545-0533

Orphan Voyage of AL
1610 Pinehurst Bl.
Sheffield, AL
205-383-7377

ALASKA
======

CUB
Jana Tackett
7105 Shooreson
Anchorage, AK  99504
907-333-2272

ALMA Chapter
Joanne Lewis
P.O. Box 873573
Wasilla, AK 99687

ARIZONA
=======

AZ State Confidential Intermediary Service
http://www.state.az.us/sp/assist3.htm

ALMA Chapter
Evelyn Loudat
P.O. Box 1445
Bullhead City, AZ  86430

Flagstaff Adoption Search & Support
Martha Sheidler
P.O. Box 1031
Flagstaff, AZ  86002

Search Triad, Inc.
Box 10181
Phoenix, AZ 85064
602-834-7417

Scottsdale Adoption Connection
Julie Mara
P.O. Box 2512
Scottsdale, AZ  85251

ALMA Chapter
B.J. Diefenbacher
P.O. Box 13334
Airpark Station
Scottsdale, AZ  85267-3334

TRACE
Box 1541
Sierra Vista AZ 85636
602-458-5509

CUB
2613 N. Saratoga St.
Tempe AZ 85281

Adult Adoptees Support Group
7757 E. Marquise Dr.
Tuscon AZ 85715
602-885-6771
GNUN...@prodigy.com

Tracers, Ltd.
Gari-Sue Greene, ISC
P.O. Box 18511
Tucson, AZ  85731-1851
520-885-5958
gari8...@aol.com

TRIAD
P.O. Box 12806
Tucson, AZ  85732-2806
520-297-4204, 602-881-8250
BSCA...@prodigy.com

ARKANSAS
========

Arkansas Research
Desmond Allen
P.O. Box 303
Conway, AR 72032

Arkansas Adoption Connection
5220 Park Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72903

AR Adption Triad
602 Prospect Avenue
Hot Springs, AR  71901

Adoption Triad
1912 Sanford Dr #2
Little Rock, AR 72207-6428

CALIFORNIA
==========

ALMA Chapter
Emily Carter
P.O. Box 2341
Alameda, CA 94501-2341
510-523-4774

ROOTS
P.O. Box 40564
Bakersfield, CA 93304-0564
mghy...@prodigy.com
805-832-5549

Adoption with Truth
Sara Vick
66-C Panoramic Way
Berkeley, CA  94704

Adoptees', Birthparents' Association
P.O. Box 33
Camarillo, CA  93011
805-583-4306, 805-482-8667
SMVT...@prodigy.com

ALMA Chapter
Henrietta Buchanan
P.O. Box 9425
Canoga Park, CA 91309-0425

Adoption Council of Orange County
P.O. Box 10857
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Independent Search Consultants
P.O. Box 10857
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

CUB
Cindy Shacklett, ISC
P.O. Box 816
El Toro, CA  92630

CUB
Janet Appleford
2041 Willowood Lane
Encinitas, CA  92024

S.C.A.N.
P.O. Box 230643
Encinitas, CA 92023

Severed Strings
Pat Treadway
P.O. Box 2203
Fullerton, CA  92633

Redwood Area Adoption Triad Support
818 Redwood Dr.
Garberville, CA 95542
voc: 707-247-3452
fax 707-923-9102
rle...@asis.com

Central Coast Adoption Support Group
1718 Long Branch
Grover City, CA 93433

Adoptees Search Workshop
Marilyn Miller, ISC
P.O. Box 039
Harbor City, CA  90710

Mendo Lake Adoption Triad
P.O. Box 487
Hopland, CA 95449

C.A.R.S.
P.O. Box 6058
Huntington Beach, CA 92615

Coming Out Of The Dark
841 W. Branna Is Road #25
Isleton, CA 95641

CUB
14820 Figueras Road
La Mirada CA 90638
714-521-4204

Association of Korean Adoptees
Los Angeles, CA
http://ebhon.jnst.uor.edu/Administration/bryce/adoption.html
96bhi...@ultrix.uor.edu
(Bryce K Hilton)

CUB
Patti Prickett
1008 West Kensington Road
Los Angeles, CA  90026

Adoptees Research Assn
P.O. Box 304
Montrose, CA 91020-0304

CUB
26821 Preciados Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Dolphin Search
339 Magdalena Drive
Oceanside, CA 91257

PACER
Virgina Keeler Wolf
P.O. Box 309
Orinda, CA 94563-0309

CUB
686 South Arroya Parkway #106
Pasadena, CA 91105

Research
P.O. Box 2837
Petaluma, CA 94953-2837

LA County Adoption Search Assoc.
LACASA
P.O. Box 1461
Roseville, CA 95661
voc: 916-784-2711
fax: 916-784-0796

ALMA Chapter
Gary & Carol McDowell
P.O. Box 191514
Sacramento, CA 95819-7514

The Birth Connection
P.O. Box 277434
Sacremento, CA 95827-7434

Sylvia Hill
Reconnections
1191 Eastside Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92020

CUB
5224 Caminito Aruba
San Diego, CA 92124
619-685-7673

Baby Girl Jane Does
319 Virginia Ave
San Franciso, CA 94110

Bay Area Birthmothers Association
Sheila Ganz
1546 Great Highway #44
San Francisco, CA  94122-2446

CUB
423 Hill St.
San Francisco CA 94114

PACER
1053 Filbert Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

CUB Representative
1787 Michon Drive
San Jose, CA  95124

Professional Adoption Search Team
Dorothy Yturriaga, ISC
P.O. Box 24095
San Jose, CA  95154

Search Finders of California
P.O. Box 24595
San Jose, CA  95154-4595

Adoptee-BirthParent Connection
1365 Lesley Court
Santa Maria, CA  93454
voc: 805-922-4313
fox: 805-346-1156
72103.2...@compuserve.com, ccsd...@prodigy.com, tinaped...@aol.com

Triad Research
300 Golden West
Shafter, CA  93263

ALMA Chapter
Mary Anna DeParcq
P.O. Box 1233
Simi Valley, CA  93062

Adoption Reality
2180 Clover St.
Simi Valley, CA  93065

Snoop Sisters
P.O. Box 129
Soulsbyville, CA 95372-0129

Adoptees Identity Discovery (AID)
Neil Kelly
P.O. Box 2159
Sunnyvale, CA  94087-2159
408-737-2222

Reconnections of California
41669 Zinfandel Ave
Temecula CA 92591
909-695-1152

Hand In Hand
Patty Bybee
63 E. Avenida de las Flores
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-3104
805-494-0199
805-495-5754
URXV...@prodigy.com

Parenting Resources
250 El Camino Real #111
Tusin, CA 92680

Mendo Lake Adoption Triad
620 Walnut Avenue
Ukiah, CA  95482

Second Abandonment
2323 Eastern Canal
Venice, CA

ALMA Chapter
Leila Higgs
P.O. Box 271
Vina, CA  96092

ReConnections of Tulare-Kings Counties
3728 S. Chatham
Visalia  CA  93277
209-627-3308
rog...@tcoe.k12.ca.us

Mary Jo Rillera
PURE, Inc.
P.O. Box 638
Westminster, CA  92663

COLORADO
========

RE-UNITE
Box 7945
Aspen CO 81612
303-927-2400

CUB
2895 Springdale Ln.
Boulder CO 80303
303-825-3430

CUB
Victoria D. Ransier
10511 West 104th Avenue
Broomfield, CO  80020

Orphan Voyage (Nat'l HQ)
Jean Paton
2141 Road 2300
Cedaredge, CO  81413

Adoptees Support Group
420 N. Nevada
Colorado Springs CO 80224
719-471-8522

Birthparents' Group
Box 16512
Colorado Springs CO 80935

Lambs in Search
3578D Parkmoor Village Drive
Colorado Springs, CO  80917

Adoptees in Search
P.O. Box 24556
Denver, CO  80224-0556
303-232-6302  
denver...@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/denverais/adoption.htm

Search & Support of Denver
805 S. Ogden
Denver, CO 80209
303-778-8612

Adoptees & BirthParents     Together
708 Garfield
Fort Collins, CO 80524

Adoptees In Search
P.O. Box 323, Contract Sta 27
Lakewood, CO 80215

CONNECTICUT
===========

CUB
Karen Waggoner
P.O. Box 558
Bethel, CT  06801

Birthparent Support Group
9 Whitney Road
Columbia, CT 06237

National Adoption Reunion Registry
Geraldine Kalter
P.O. Box 2494
Danbury, CT  06813-2494

Ties That Bind
Jane Servadio
P.O. Box 3119
Milford, CT  06460

C.U.B/A.A.S.K.
8 Homestead Drive
S. Glastonbury, CT 06073

Adoption Healing
F2 Hadkik Parkway
S. Norwalk, CT 06854

Adoptees Search Connection
1203 Hill Street
Suffield, CT 06078

DELAWARE
========

Finders Keepers
Ginger Farrow
P.O. Box 748
Bear, DE 19701-0748

Adoption Forum of DE
302-633-4743

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA / VIRGINIA / MARYLAND
==========================================

ABSN Adoptee-Birthparent Support Network (serves DC, VA, & MD)
3421 M Street, N.W., Suite 328
Washington, D.C.  20007-3552
HSJT...@progidy.com Robyn Quinter

Metro Reunion Registry
6439 Woodridge Road
Alexandria, VA 22312-1336
earle.bar...@acenet.com (Earle Barnes)
  Registry for those searchiing in the Wash. DC., MD, VA area. Free.
  Send SASE for a registration form.

Adoption Connection Exchange
1301 Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD  21217

Adoptees-In-Search, Inc.
Joanne W. Small, Exec. Dir.
P.O. Box 41016
Bethesda, MD  20824

CUB
Box 15258
Chevy Chase, MD 20825

Lost Or Found
7290 Shirley Dr.
Easton, MD 21601

Searchlight, Inc.
P.O. Box 441
Glen Dale, MD 20769

CUB
Marjorie Koch
P.O. Box 151
Mount Airy, MD  21777

Adult Adoptees In Search
P.O. Box 203
Ferrum, VA 24088-0203

Adoptees & Natural Parents Org.
949 Lacon Drive
Newport News, VA  23602

Adoptees Support
8630 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23503

Barbara Leonard
Parents & Adoptees in Search
3932 Durette Drive
Richmond, VA  23237

Parents & Adoptees Together
7608 Hillside Avenue
Richmond, VA 23229

Adopted Bikers ASSN
P.O. Box 36317
Richmond, VA 23236-6317
804-323-4129

FLORIDA
=======

Mid-FL Adoption Reunion
P.O. Box 3475
Belleview, FL 32620-3475

Adoption Triangle Ministries
Sandra Musser
P.O. Box 1860
Cape Coral, FL  33910

Active Voices In Adoption (A.V.I.A.)
June Lewis
P.O. Box 24-9052
Coral Gables, FL 33124

Adoption Support & Knowledge of FL
Serving NE/NW Broward Co.
11646 NW 19 Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33071

Adoption Triangle
Serving SE/W Palm Beach Co.
1301 NW 2 Ave
Delray Beach, FL 33444

Adoption Support Meeting
Gainesville, FL
hlev...@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu

ALMA Chapter
Anne Slagle
P.O. Box 4358
Lauderdale, FL 33338

Adoptee-BirthFamily Connection
P.O. Box 22363
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33335
(Dale, Broward, & Palm Beach cntys)

Adoption Connection of South Florida
Serving Adoptees SW Broward Co.
3100 ...

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alt.adoption FAQ 3: International Search Info
*********************************************

EUROPE
======

 Campaign for Adoption Reform in Europe
 Rev. Dr. John Cameron
 St. Stephan's Manse
 33 Camperdown Street
 Broughty Ferry
 Dundee DD5 3AA
 SCOTLAND

ASIA
====

  Amerasian Network
    URL:http://home.earthlink.net/~gordena/

    Helping reunite Amerasians with their American family.
    Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Phillipine Islands,
    Korea, Okinawa and Japan.  

AUSTRALIA
=========
   URL:http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/

   All States in Australia allow natural mothers and adoptees some
   access to identifying information about each other.

 Australian Capitol Territory
 ----------------------------
 New South Wales
 ---------------
   New South Wales Adoption Act on Web:
   URL:http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/

 Norfolk Island
 --------------
 Northern Territory
 ------------------
   Legislation amended in early 1994 allows open records under
   certain conditions, similar to other states.

Queensland
 ----------
 South Australia
 ---------------

   Adoption Jigsaw SA
   P.O. Box 567
   Prospect East, South Australia  5083
   tel: 08-344-7529

   Australian Relinquishing Mothers
   51 North Terrace
   Hackney, South Australia 5069
   tel: 08-362-2418
   john...@adam.com.au Lynne Radcliffe. secretary

 Tasmania
 --------

 Victoria
 --------

   Adoption Information Service
   448 St. Kilda Rd.
   Melbourne, Victoria 3004
   voc: 03-9868-7777
   fax: 03-9868-7700

   Child Migrants Trust
   228 Canning Street
   North Carlton
   Melbourne, Victoria, 3054
   (Affiliated with Child Migrants Trust in UK)

   War-Babes Down Under Janet Baker
   46, Lucknow Street
   MITCHAM 3132
   Victoria
   tel: 03 9874-8875
    Affiliated with War Babies in the UK. Adults born as the
    result of war time relationships between US servicemen and
    British or Australian woman during WWII.
    Contact: jba...@netspace.net.au (Janet Baker)

 Western Australia
 -----------------
  Western Australia Government Web Http://www.wa.gov.au/

  LAW: Different laws for pre and post Jan 1, 1995.

   The Family Court of Western australia can issue an order to
   prevent the release of any identifing info. This will only be
   granted if there are exceptional grounds.

   vetos: There are 2, information vetos, and contact vetos.
   Contact vetos prevent the release of any id info till a 'no-
   contact' agreement is signed. Info vetos prevent the release of
   any id info.

   All people must register with the department for Community
   Development before any info can be obtained.

   Adoptees:
     over 18:
      some records of court proceedings about the adoption
      original birth certificate
      non-identifying information

     under 18:
      non-identifying info if adoptive parents give consent.
      as above, but both adopive and birth parents must give consent.

   Post 1/1/95 adoptees can obtain the above unless there is a _court
   order_. Non-id info is always available.

   Adoptive Parents:

   Pre 1/1/95
   Some records of court proceeding. If adoptee is under 18, birth
   parent must give consent.
   Adoption order
   Original birth certificate. If adoptee under 18, bp must give
   consent.
   Non-id info

   Post 1/1/95 there is no requirements for BP consent, and only
   a court order can prevent release of BC or court records. The
   infamous 'some' still applies...

   Birth Parents:
   pre 1/1/95
   'some' records of court proceeding. AP must give consent if
   adoptee is under 18.
   Original BC
   Amended BC. AP must give consent if adoptee under 18.

   Relatives:
   Grand-parent, descendant if adoptee over 18,
   sibling over 18 if adopteee over 18
   Non-id info only.
   IFF the adoptee has died, or can't be found and is over 18,
   relatives can apply for copy of birth records.

  Search and Support Groups:

   Association of Relinquishing Mothers, WA, Inc.
   PO Box 60
   Tuart Hill, WA 6060

   Adoption Jigsaw WA, Inc.
   P.O. Box 252
   Hillarys
   Perth, West Australia  6025
   voc: 09-388-1922
   fax: 09-382-3916

   ARMS - Western Australia
     +61 (09) 367 1211, 447 3970 ( Kath )
                        390 5603 ( Carol )
                        444 1214 ( Beryl )
                        335 7961 ( Helen )

   Meeting is ever 3rd Monday at 8pm, upstairs at 16 Rheola St, West
   Perth.

   Adoption Jigsaw
   Jigsaw Centre
   91 Hensman Rd.
   Subiaco 6008
     Open from 9-4, Mon to Fri. Staffed by volunteer adoptees, birth
     and adoptive parents.

AUSTRIA
=======

   Osterreichisches Rotes Kreuz
   Suchdienst
   Gusshausstrasse 3
   A-1041 Wien

BELGIUM
=======

   Vereniging voor Kind en Adoptiegezin, VZW
   Sulferbergstraat 38
   8000 Brugge

   Euro-Korean League asbl,
   Mickael Vanardois
   109 Rue Carton de Wairt,
   B-1090 Bruxelles
   tel: 00 32 3 736 62 40
   email: dneli...@hector.unil.ch

CANADA
======

  Canadian Search FAQ
  -------------------
      The Canadian Search FAQ is available for downloading
      at http://www2.portal.ca/~adoption  Problems, questions,
      changes should be directed to Jim Kelly jke...@wimsey.com

  Alberta Adoptees
  ----------------
     <URL:www.wtc.ccinet.ab.ca/jim/>

      Information for adoptees rights in Alberta, support groups,
      links to government sites, etc. Maintained by
      Jim Moriarty jmoriar...@ccinet.ab.ca    

  Canadian Adoptees Home Page
  ---------------------------
    <URL:http://www.bconnex.net/~rickm/index.html>

      Information of particular interest to 1950's era
      Canadian adoptees and birth parents.
      Alice McDonald ri...@bconnex.net

  Canadian Adoption
  -----------------
    <URL:http://www.ri-studios.com/my.my.html>

      Information and links for the triad.
      Myria Sawler msaw...@mi.net

  Forget-Me-Not Home Page
  -----------------------
    <URL:http://www2.portal.co/~adoption>

      To encourage and develop a recognition of the benefits
      of family preservation and openness in adoption practice.  

  LINKS Post-Legal Adoption
  -------------------------
    <URL:http://www.freenet.mb.ca/links>

COLOMBIA
========

   Records are open to adoptees at age 18.  The ICBF offices,
   adoption house, or court where the adoption took place can
   provide information from their files.  Those wishing can
   hire a lawyer to access the information and search for them.

DENMARK
=======

   Lillian Molin
   Folkets Alle 37
   2000 Frederiksberg

FRANCE
======

   Service Social d'Aide aux Emigrants
   Association reconnue d'utilite publique
   SIEGE SOCIAL
   72, rue Regnault
   F-75640 Paris Cedex 13

   GEN-AB  (Genealogies-Abandonnes)
   B.P. 5010
   38821-Grenoble Cedex
   FRANCE
   tel: 33.76.35.63.98

GERMANY
=======

   Frau Ingrid Baer, Direktorin
   Internationaler Sozialdienst (Deutscher Zweig) e.V.
   Am Stockborn 5-7
   60439 Frankfurt/Main

   Deutsches Rotes Kreuz
   Generalsekretariat
   Suchdienst Munchen
   Zentrale Auskunfts- und Dokumentationsstelle
   Infanteriestrabe 7 A
   80797 Munchen

IRELAND
=======

   Anton Sweeney
   Secretary
   Adoption Action
   c/o 3 Gandon Hall
   Lwr Gardiner Street
   Dublin 1
   Republic of Ireland
   aswee...@indigo.ie  Anton Sweeney
     Adoption Action is a voluntary group representing all involved in adoption.
     They campaign for open records for those involved in adoption and operate
     a tracing network.    

   Department of Foreign Affairs
   Inveagh House
   St. Stephens Green
   Dublin 2
   Ireland
     If yours was an international adoption involving Ireland.

   Barnardos
   Adoption Advice Service
   Christ Church Square
   Dublin 6
   011-353-1-473-2110 (voice)
   011-353-1-453-0300 (fax)

   A.A.A.
   c/o Sally Bank
   Killmeaque
   Naas
   Co. Killdare

KOREA
=====

  Association of Korean Adoptees
  ------------------------------
    <URL:http://ebhon.jnst.uor.edu/Administration/bryce/adoption.html>
      This is the homepage of a support group meeting in California.
      Bryce Hilton 96hil...@ultrix.uor.edu

  Korean American Adoptees - Crystal Chappell's Home Page
  -------------------------------------------------------
    <URL:http://www.medill.nwu.edu/people/chappell/chappell.html>

      Links to her Korean American Adoptees Page and other sites
      of interest to Korean Americans and/or adoptees.  The KAA Page
      has narratives on searching in Korea, growing up adopted,
      dealing with race issues and more.

  Korean Adoptees
  ---------------
    <URL:http://www.mtholyoke.edu/~ajaschro/adoptees.htm>
      Maintained by ajash...@mhc.mtholyoke.edu

  Korean War Project
  ------------------
    <URL:http://www/onramp.net/~hbarker/looking.htm>

      List of people Searching for Korean and Vietnam era Vets,
      info on getting data from the military including downloadable
      forms.  

NETHERLANDS
===========

   Prof. Dr. Rene A.C. Hoksbergen
   Adoption Centre
   University of Utrecht
   Heidelberglaan 1
   3584 CS Utrecht

   Stichting International Social Service
   Laan Copes van Cattenburch 139
   NL-2585 GA's-Gravenhage

NEW ZEALAND
===========

   Adoption Support Link
   GPO Box 4164
   Auckland

   Jigsaw, Inc.
   Box 38681
   Howick, Auckland
   voc: 09-274-6605
   fax: 09-274-3835  

   Hutt Adoption Search and Support
   P.O. Box 38304
   Petone, New Zealand
   tel: 68-7460

   Adoption Jigsaw, Inc.
   Thelma Scerber
   P.O. Box 28-037
   Remuera, Aukland 5

   Adoption Support Services
   Dept. of Social Services
   Private Bag 21
   Wellington
   voc: 04-472-7666
   fax: 04-472-3916

NORWAY
======

   At 18 an adoptee can write to the county offices in the county
   where adopted and request information about birth parents.
   You will be provided with the names and current addresses of
   both birth parents.  The county will also write to each
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alt.adoption FAQ 6: Books, Multimedia and Periodicals
*****************************************************

Contents:
=========
Introduction
1.  Catalogs
2.  New Listings
3.  Relinguishing A Child For Adoption
4.  Adoptees - adult non-fiction
5.  Birth Parents
6.  Searchers, Searching & Reunions
7.  Search and Reunion -- biographies
8.  Biographies and other true tales
9.  Records Access
10. Healing
11. General Works
12. Periodicals
13. Education Videos
14. Education Audio Tapes
15. URLs: Artistic/Narrative Links

Introduction
============

Many good books in the adoption community are published independently
or by small presses and are not generally found on the shelves of
the local bookstore or in standard catalogs. This list is intended
to help those in the adoption community learn about and locate books,
magazines, and other multimedia materials that may otherwise be hard to find.

There are now several online catalogs offerring a wide selection
of print, audio, and visual materials.  Those materials represented
in those catalogs have been dropped from this listing.  Since a large
portion of the material online is on such topics as how to adopt,
adoptive parenting, and material for children, those topics have been
dropped from this listing.  I may still announce new books in
those topics.  The selections aimed at adoptees, birth parents, and
those interested in search are unfortunately still significantly
lacking.

1. Catalogs
===========

Adopted Child: http://www.moscow.com/Resources/Adoption/Adoption.html

Adoptive Families of America: http://www.adoptivefam.org/

Amazon Books Catalog: http://www.amazon.com/

Forget Me Not Family Society: http://www2.portal.ca/~adoption

Oryx Press: http://www.oryxpress.com/

PBS Video http://www.pbs.org/

Readers Index: http://www.readersndex.com/

Roszia Unlimited http://www.asyst.net/Roze/Roszia.htm

RSquared Press http://www.izzy.net/~danr/rsquared.html

Tapestry Books Catalog: http://www.webcom.com/tapestry

House of Tomorrow Productions
4209 McKinney Ave. #200, Dallas, Tx. 75205
voice: 1-800-944-4460, 1-214-526-8721   fax: 1-214-528-7168

Psychotherapy Center for Adoptive Families
7600 Grand Rver, Suite 290, Brighton, MI 48116

RC Publications/ MayDay Project
Box 8445, Berkeley, CA 94707-8445
Send a SASE for list of published and audiotaped materials on the
birth parent experience and healing strategies.

Sweet Silver Enterprises
P.O. Box 120493, Dept T, Nashville TN 37212
voc: 615-269-6755   fax: 615-298-4172

2. New Listings
===============

no new listings

Coming in 1996:

Everything You Need to Know About Surrending Your Child
For Adoption (The Need To Know Library).* Aliza Sherman.
Sept. 1996. Rosen. ISBN 0823922669. Written for
pregnant teens and young adults.

Patty's Journey: From Orphanage to Adoption and Reunion.*
Donna Scott Norling. Oct. 1996. ISBN 0816628661.

3. Relinquishing a Child
========================

(see also Birth Parent & Healing)

Adoption: A Legal Guide For Birth And Adoptive Parents.*
Kelly Sifferman. 1994. Career Press. ISBN 1564140822. 8.00

Adoption and Disclosure: a Review of the Law. Dewoody.
1993. CWLA. ISBN 0878685774. 13.00

Bitter Fruit : Women's Experiences of Unplanned Pregnancy,
Abortion, and Adoption.* Rita Townsend & Ann Perkins, eds.
286p. 1992. Hunter House.

Care of the Mother Grieving a Baby Relinquished for Adoption.*
Rosemary Mander. 1995. Avebury. ISBN 1856285979.

Choices, Chances, Changes: A Guide to Making an Informed Choice
About Your Untimely Pregnancy.* Carole J Anderson. 62p. CUB. 5.00.

From We to Just Me.* Kristapher Ryan. 1990. (Avail. from Freedom
to Be Me Seminars, POB 52057, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R2M 5P9).
12.50.

Guide To Accidental Pregnancy.* Ann Furedi. 1996. Oxford.
ISBN 0192624458. 10.00

The Post Adoption Experience of Surrendering Parents.* pamphlet
CUB. 2.50.

Pregnant By Mistake: The Stories of Seventeen Women. Katrina
Maxtone-Graham. rev ed. 456p. 1987. Remi Bks. 21.95; pap. 12.95.

Saying Goodbye To A Baby.* Ratricia Roles. 2 Vol. 1989. CWLA.
Vol 1 is birthparents guide, Vol 2 is counsolers guide. A guide to
loss and grief in adoption.

Saying Goodbye to a Baby: A Book About Loss & Grief in Adoption.*
Patricia Roles. pap. 92p. 1991. Revised. Written for birth parents
dealing with unspoken loss and grief. CWLA 12.95.

To Keera With Love: Abortion, Adoption or Keeping the Baby, The
Story of One Teen's Choice.* Kayla M Becker & Connie K Heckert.
190p. Sheed & Ward MO. pap. 7.95.

Walk A Mile In My Shoes: a book about biological parents for
foster parents and social workers.* Judith A. B. Lee, Danielle
Nisivoccia. 87p. 1989. CWLA.

What Kind Of Love? : the diary of a pregnant teenager.* Sheila
Cole. fiction. 192p. Lothrop. (9-adult) Fictional account of an
unwanted teenage pregnancy and the decision to place for adoption.
1995.

4. Adoptees -- Adult Non-Fiction
================================

Adoption Machine, The. Jo Anne Swanson. 36p. 1989. Birco. pap. 4.50.

Adoption Reality: A Paradox.* Ginni D Snodgrass. 92p. 1990.
GS Enterprise. 5.95.

Adoption: Yes...But.* Ginni D Snodgrass. Ed by J Douglas Watson.
92p. (rev & enl ed). 1990. GS Enterprise. 5.95.

Eternal Inspirations: A True Story on Adoption.* E Lynn Giddens.
120p. 1983. Amberly Pubns. pap. 4.50.

Faces of Adoption.* E Lynn Giddens. 102p. 1983. Amberly. pap. 5.50.

Heartcries From the Adoption Triangle.* Sandra K Musser & Norm
Smith, eds. 1986. write for info. Jan Pubns.

Motherless Daughters: The Legacy of Loss.* Hope Edelman. Addison-
Wesley. 1994.  Personal essays and interviews with women about the
loss of a mother through death, adoption, or other means.

Relative Origins: Famous Foster and Adopted People.* Maria and
Aileen Dever. 201p. 1992. National Book Co.

Secrets Manual, Journal & Workbook.* Triadoption Publ.

Tell Me No More Secrets, No More Lies: Life As an Adoptee.* Ginni
D Snodgrass. 150p. Illus. 1990. GS Enterprise. 10.95.

Which Mother is Mine?. Joan Oppenheimer. Bantam Bks. 1980.

Who Is My Mother?. Claire Marcus. Triad Society-Canada.

Whose Child Am I? Adults' Recollections of Being Adopted*. John Y.
Powell. 127p. casebound. 1985. Tiresias Pr. 13.95.

5. Birth Parents
================

Birthparents'  Perspective on Adoption.* pamphlet CUB. 2.50.

Bitter Fruit : Women's Experiences of Unplanned Pregnancy,
Abortion, and Adoption.* Rita Townsend & Ann Perkins, eds. 1992.
Hunter House.

Confessions of a Lost Mother.* Elisa Barton. 1996. 171 p.
A collection of emails between the author and triad
members and Ms. Barton's reflections and critique of the
adoption system.  ISBN 0-9650795-0-3  14.95 (PA + 6%) + 2.50 s/h
meno...@aol.com Elisa Barton, 744 Claredon Rd, Narbeth PA 19072

Exile.* Mary Anne Cohen. Poems about losing a child. 5.00.

From We to Just Me.* Kristapher Ryan. 1990. (Avail. from Freedom
to Be Me Seminars, POB 52057, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R2M 5P9).
12.50.

Half a Million Women `Mothers who lose their children by
adoption'.* D. Howe, P. Sawbridge and D. Hinings. 1992. Penguin
UK. (Bath Road, Harmondsworth, Middlesex UB7 ODA, UK) Complied, P.
Sawbridge of the PAC (Post Adoption Center). Details the
experiences of birthmothers 50's - 70's and the unrecognised
suffering they went through.

Hope: A Collection of Birthfamily Stories, Poems, and Letters.*
Alicia Lanier, ed. 1993. Hope Cottage Adoption Center.  Women
who relinquished to closed adoptions share their experience. 5.08.

Living Mistakes: Mothers Who Consented to Adoption. Kate Inglis.
200p. 1984. Allen Unwin. Australian birth mothers tell all. 22.50;
pap. 10.95.

MayDay! Reclaiming Our Voices.* 1993? RC Publications,
P.O. Box 8445, Berkeley CA 94707-8445.  Bound collection of
quarterly publications of MayDay! publishing project.  Personal
essays on being a birth mother, healing strategies, reviews, etc.

The Post Adoption Experience of Surrendering Parents.* pamphlet
CUB. 2.50.

Pregnant By Mistake: The Stories of Seventeen Women. Katrina
Maxtone-Graham. rev ed. 456p. 1987. Remi Bks. 21.95; pap. 12.95.

Relinquishing Mothers In Adoption.* Robin C. Winkler, M van Keppel.
1984. Melbourne, Australia. Institue of Family Studies.

Secret-Sharing With Loved Ones: Personal Stories Of Telling
Children and Others.* Marsha Riben and Mary Anne Cohen, eds.
pamphlet 17p. Origins.   Birthparents tell their children at
home about the sibling lost to adoption.

Secrets Manual, Journal & Workbook.* Triadoption Publ.

Shattered Dreams - Lonely Choices: Birthparents of Babies with
Disabilities Talk About Adoption.* Joanne Finnegan. 184p. 1993.
22.95.

The Social Worker's Role in Adoption.* pamphlet CUB. 2.50

Storied Lives: The Cultural Politics of Self-Understanding.*
George C. Rosewald and Richard L Ochberg, eds. 304p. 1992. Yale
Univ. Press. Not about adoption per se but has an interesting
chapter "How do you introduce yourself as a childless mother?":
Birthparent interpretations of parenthood.

Telling Your Children & Others.* Mary Anne Cohen & Marsha Riben.
Accounts of woman who told the child they raised and other loved
ones about the child they lost to adoption. 5.00.

To Keera With Love: Abortion, Adoption or Keeping the Baby, The
Story of One Teen's Choice.* Kayla M Becker & Connie        K Heckert.
190p. Sheed & Ward MO. pap. 7.95.

To Love & Let Go. Suzanne Arms. 240p. 1983. Knopf. 21.45.

Wake Up Little Suzie.* Rickie Solinger. 324p. 1992. Routledge. An
analysis of maternity home programs for unwed mothers 1945-1965.

What Kind Of Love? : the diary of a pregnant teenager.* Sheila
Cole. fiction. 192p. Lothrop. (9-adult) Fictional account of an
unwanted teenage pregnancy and the decision to place for adoption.
1995.

Within Me, Without Me Adoption: an open and shut case?* Sue Wells.
1994. Scarlet Press, 5 Montague Road, ...

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