Tuesday, January 24, 2012

How do I get information about my birth parents?

I have the full names and dates of birth, but have been unable to find any information on the internet. I know both parents were Native American, but haven't been able to find them on any tribal rolls.How do I get information about my birth parents?You can go to the agency you were adopted through, and request the information. If they are receptive to you learning about them, the agency will give them your information. If they are not, then there is nothing you can do. I'm adopted, and my husband and I gave our second child up for adoption. Unplanned pregnancy, adoption wrong choice for me at the time, et cetera. Imagine my surprise a few months ago when the child we gave up for adoption found me on Face Book!!! She is now communicating with her brothers on Face Book, too. The boys are twins that share a birthday with her. They're just three years younger!How do I get information about my birth parents?if you know where they were born you could try and find birth records. were you adopted? if you were the adoption agency may have info for you. if you are ask your "parents" they may know more. find out what tribe they belonged to and call them and ask.How do I get information about my birth parents?If you were adopted Then this information may help you to find your Tribal affiliation.

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Indian Child Welfare Act



15. Access to records for tribal enrollment purposes



25 U.S.C. 1917. Tribal affiliation information and other information for protection of rights from tribal relationship; application of subject of adoptive placement; disclosure by court



Upon application by an Indian individual who has reached the age of eighteen and who was the subject of an adoptive placement, the court which entered the final decree shall inform such individual of the tribal affiliation, if any, of the individuals biological parents and provide such other information as may be necessary to protect any rights flowing from the individuals tribal relationship.





15.2- Who may request access to adoption information?



Under 1917, an "Indian individual who has reached the age eighteen and who was the subject of an adoptive placement" may apply to the court that rendered the final decree, while 1951(b) allows the "adopted child over the age of eighteen, the adoptive or foster parents of an Indian child, or an Indian tribe" to request the adoption information.



http://www.narf.org/icwa/faq/access.htm

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