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Search and support resources for those involved in adoption-related search and reunion in New York.

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

Adoption and Medical Information Registry
New York State registry. Free for adoptees, birth parents, and siblings.

CERA Search and Support
Support groups, registry listings, membership.

Hebrew National Orphan Home
Alumni, allied Jewish orphanages, and other resources.

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

Libraries in New York State
Links, searchable records, newspaper archives, and more.

LINYAS
Contact and meeting information for the Long Island New York Search and Support Group (LINYAS).

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

New York Adoption Mailing List
Private mailing list for searchers in New York (Sylvia's List).

New York County Courthouses
Listed alphabetically by county, with mailing addresses and phone numbers.

New York 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.

New York State Archives
A wealth of information, some on microfilm/fiche.

New York State Library - Genealogy - Adoption
You never know what information will be freely available until you check this library site.

PACES of WNY
Post Adoption Center for Education and Support of Western New York provides supportive services and education to all members of the adoption triad. For those members searching, we provide ideas and direction for doing your own search,as well as emotional support in dealing with resulting reunions.

PBN Reunion Bureau - NY
Search and reunion registry, New York state listings.

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

Sonia's Birth Registry
Our Lady of Victory Home in Lackawanna, and other statewide listings. (The site does not appear to be maintained, however, contains postings and other information that may be of interest.)

Sylvia's NY Adoption Page
Registry, photos, search ideas, and an active support group for all those connected with New York adoptions.

The Springer Connections
Information and registry for adoptions connected to the Springers Private Hospital in Union, NY.

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