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Information, support, and resources for those searching in Washington, D.C.

Access to Adoption Information
State regulations covering access to identifying and non-identifying (non-ID). Who can apply, where, and when.

Adoptee Birthparent Support Network
Volunteer search and support group serving Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC area. Monthly meetings.

Catholic Charities of Washington, DC
If you were adopted through Catholic Charities, start here for your non-id information.

District of Columbia Adoption Information Page
State legislative information, office addresses and phone numbers, overview of statutes. A great place to start.

District of Columbia Courthouse
Mailing address and phone number.

District of Columbia Search Angels
Search Angels are volunteers who offer their time and talents free of charge to help others in adoption-related searches for birth family members.

Kerrylynn's DC Search Sites
An extensive listing of search resources and guidelines.

Metro Reunion Registry
Covering Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Monique's World
Search ideas for the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC area.

Petitioning DC Courts to Open Records
Sample motion to be filed, forms, and the response received by one adoptee.

Search State Newspapers
Links to online papers from around the state. Generally a fee for archive searches.
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