How can I find out more information about my adopted child's birth family?

If you are looking for more information about your adopted child’s birth family in Hawaii, the first step is to contact the agency, attorney, or court that facilitated the adoption. Ask if they have any records or contact information for the birth family. In some cases, the court may have records indicating whether or not the birth family has consented to the adoption and what information they provided about themselves. If the birth family has provided contact information, you can use that to reach out to them directly. In addition, Hawaii has a Voluntary Adoption Reunion Registry, which is run by the Department of Health. If the birth family has registered with this registry, you can submit a request to the Adoption Reunion Registry in order to obtain more information about them. The information provided in the registry won’t include the identities of the birth family so you won’t be able to contact them directly, but it will provide some additional information about them like their hobbies or favorite activities. Finally, you can also reach out to adoption support groups in your area. These groups have often helped parents and adult adoptees connect with their birth families. Many times such groups can provide guidance and advice as to how to go about locating the birth family. No matter what resources you use to try to find out more about your adopted child’s birth family, it is important to remember that the decision to search or reconnect with them is an individual one. Ultimately, it is up to you to determine what is right for you and your family.

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