Pennsylvania
Information, support, and resources for those searching in Pennsylvania.
Access to Adoption Information State regulations covering access to identifying and non-identifying (non-ID). Who can apply, where, and when.
Adoption Forum Support and education group for all associated with PA adoptions, they offer search and reunion resources.
Adoption Forum Pittsburgh Offers search and support guidence for birth parents and adoptees. Meetings also include workshops where birth parents and adoptees educate themselves on adoption issues.
Adoption Medical History Registry The state's registry enables birth parents to share medical history with the children they placed for adoption.
Berks Co. Birth Index Also includes marriage and estate information.
County Responses to Adoption Inquiries Responses received from many PA counties about how requests for information are handled. Includes some fee and procedure info.
Kerrylynn's Pennsylvania Search Sites An extensive listing of search resources and guidelines.
PA Bmoms Reunited Mail List An online support group for PA birth mothers who have found or been found by birth children/adoptees.
PA Find Mailing List List for those searching in Pennsylvania. Discussions on search, legislation and support.
PA Reunion Registry (PARR) Free reunion registry as well as information on search and reunion topics for adoptions connected to the state of Pennsylvania. Also maintains the PARR search & reunion
mailing list.
PA Search & Adoption Education This is the place to start looking for search and support information, and to learn about adoption issues in the state.
Pennsylvania County Courthouses Listed alphabetically by county, with mailing addresses and phone numbers.
Pennsylvania Search & Support Groups Names, phone numbers, contact persons and areas served.
Pennsylvania 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.
Pennsylvania Vital Records Information Where to apply, forms to print out and complete, cost of documents.
"Sealing The Records in PA" Records weren't always sealed in this state. What happened? By Cynthia Bertrand Holub.
Search State Newspapers Links to online papers from around the state. Generally a fee for archive searches.
State Law and Registries Page Information on pending and existing legislation, registries, community and support.
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