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Formal adoption statutes first appeared in some states in the mid-nineteenth century. Before then, and for some time afterward, many adoptions were informal arrangements made outside of a court of law. The focus of this guide is on 20th century adoption records, since the majority of family history researchers seek answers to questions from that era.
Adoption laws are created at the state level. The main differences for genealogists relate to records access. A general push to close, or seal, adoption records started in the s, and it affected many states. Learning about which adoption records are created, the laws influencing content and accessibility, and how to obtain records or information from them, are just a few considerations.
But before venturing into adoption records, a lesson of the heart is in order. Genealogists should avoid assuming their feelings will reflect those of sought after family members. Feelings are of a very personal nature. Everyone has a unique story and experiences often have lasting effects. It's unfair to expect found family members to react in a desired way, or to encourage hesitant relatives to participate in a reunion if they are not ready. It's always wise to avoid interjecting personal feelings on others.
Your language requires a thoughtful approach. Certain words and phrases feel tainted with judgment to some people involved in the adoption process. Adoption professionals and social workers avoid potentially hurtful phrases by using respectful adoption language. Especially if you are talking to adoption professionals during a search, it helps to speak their language. Here are some handy tips to keep in mind:. A person searching for birth family members has given the matter much time and thought.
The person sought after may not have undergone that internal process. When contacted, they might need time to process feelings. Their personal situation could make a reunion unrealistic when contacted. Also something important to consider is that birth mothers are sometimes brought back to difficult memories and feelings.
Be considerate of time needed. When making an outreach, give the person an out and expect that he or she might take it. Has adoption played a part in shaping your family story? If you have a discovery or story you'd like to share, we'd love to hear it. You can get in touch on discoveries findmypast. Skip to content. Log In Sign Up Start your family tree. Search our articles. Blog Home Getting Started. How to find adoption records and use them in your genealogy research.
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