Release Original Birth Certificates for Adoptees
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United States Government: State and Federal Government Officials
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Advocating For Unrestricted Access To Original Birth Certificates For All Adoptees in The United States.
This petition is a demand to every government official in the United States to release sealed original birth certificates and adoption records to all adoptees.
This is a civil rights issue. No one should be denied their identity or ethnicity.
Adoptees are NOT second-class citizens. They should have the same right as non-adoptees and should be able to go to the vital records office and purchase a certified copy of their original birth certificates. They should be cross-referenced or attached to their amended (adopted) birth certificates and their identities should be restored.
The State of California mandates all second grade students to study their ethnicity. The Educational Code needs to be changed, if my identity is kept secret. My children cannot do family trees without the information of their grandparents!
The ICWA act allows Native American children who are adopted protection from this civil rights violation from the United States government. ICWA provides that they must be given the names of their biological parents when they are 18 and be informed of the tribe that they belong to. I say, if one ethnity in this country has this right then all ethnicities should have this right. Anything else is discrimination.
Signers of this petition demand the CWA act from our state and federal government. (The Children's Welfare Act). This act will open all birth records, certificates, adoption records to all adoptees thus restoring to them their biological identities.
This petition is a demand to every government official in the United States to release sealed original birth certificates and adoption records to all adoptees.
This is a civil rights issue. No one should be denied their identity or ethnicity.
Adoptees are NOT second-class citizens. They should have the same right as non-adoptees and should be able to go to the vital records office and purchase a certified copy of their original birth certificates. They should be cross-referenced or attached to their amended (adopted) birth certificates and their identities should be restored.
The State of California mandates all second grade students to study their ethnicity. The Educational Code needs to be changed, if my identity is kept secret. My children cannot do family trees without the information of their grandparents!
The ICWA act allows Native American children who are adopted protection from this civil rights violation from the United States government. ICWA provides that they must be given the names of their biological parents when they are 18 and be informed of the tribe that they belong to. I say, if one ethnity in this country has this right then all ethnicities should have this right. Anything else is discrimination.
Signers of this petition demand the CWA act from our state and federal government. (The Children's Welfare Act). This act will open all birth records, certificates, adoption records to all adoptees thus restoring to them their biological identities.
Advocating For Unrestricted Access To Original Birth Certificates For All Adoptees in The United States.
This petition is a demand to every government official in the United States to release sealed original birth certificates and adoption records to all adoptees.
This is a civil rights issue. No one should be denied their identity or ethnicity.
Adoptees are NOT second-class citizens. They should have the same right as non-adoptees and should be able to go to the vital records office and purchase a certified copy of their original birth certificates. They should be cross-referenced or attached to their amended (adopted) birth certificates and their identities should be restored.
The State of California mandates all second grade students to study their ethnicity. The Educational Code needs to be changed, if my identity is kept secret. My children cannot do family trees without the information of their grandparents!
The ICWA act allows Native American children who are adopted protection from this civil rights violation from the United States government. ICWA provides that they must be given the names of their biological parents when they are 18 and be informed of the tribe that they belong to. I say, if one ethnity in this country has this right then all ethnicities should have this right. Anything else is discrimination.
Signers of this petition demand the CWA act from our state and federal government. (The Children's Welfare Act). This act will open all birth records, certificates, adoption records to all adoptees thus restoring to them their biological identities.
This petition is a demand to every government official in the United States to release sealed original birth certificates and adoption records to all adoptees.
This is a civil rights issue. No one should be denied their identity or ethnicity.
Adoptees are NOT second-class citizens. They should have the same right as non-adoptees and should be able to go to the vital records office and purchase a certified copy of their original birth certificates. They should be cross-referenced or attached to their amended (adopted) birth certificates and their identities should be restored.
The State of California mandates all second grade students to study their ethnicity. The Educational Code needs to be changed, if my identity is kept secret. My children cannot do family trees without the information of their grandparents!
The ICWA act allows Native American children who are adopted protection from this civil rights violation from the United States government. ICWA provides that they must be given the names of their biological parents when they are 18 and be informed of the tribe that they belong to. I say, if one ethnity in this country has this right then all ethnicities should have this right. Anything else is discrimination.
Signers of this petition demand the CWA act from our state and federal government. (The Children's Welfare Act). This act will open all birth records, certificates, adoption records to all adoptees thus restoring to them their biological identities.
We, the signers of this petition, demand the "CWA Act" from the United States Govenment.
The Children's Welfare Act will open all birth records, certificates, and adoption records to all adoptees, thus restoring to them their biological identities and civil rights as citizens of the United States of America.
CWA will allow any adoptee to purchase a certified copy of the original birth certifcates from any vital records office just as non-adoptees are able to do. Their amended (adopted) birth certificates will be cross-referenced and attached to the original birth certificates.
CWA will open all sealed records containing information about United States adoptees. Adoption records, birth certificates, medical records will all be released when adoptees are 18 years old and during exigent circumstances if minor adoptees are ill and need medical information or biological donations from relatives.
CWA must be enacted immediately in all 50 states. Adoptees are not second-class citizens and should not be treated as such. Every human has a right to their identity.
The Children's Welfare Act will open all birth records, certificates, and adoption records to all adoptees, thus restoring to them their biological identities and civil rights as citizens of the United States of America.
CWA will allow any adoptee to purchase a certified copy of the original birth certifcates from any vital records office just as non-adoptees are able to do. Their amended (adopted) birth certificates will be cross-referenced and attached to the original birth certificates.
CWA will open all sealed records containing information about United States adoptees. Adoption records, birth certificates, medical records will all be released when adoptees are 18 years old and during exigent circumstances if minor adoptees are ill and need medical information or biological donations from relatives.
CWA must be enacted immediately in all 50 states. Adoptees are not second-class citizens and should not be treated as such. Every human has a right to their identity.
We signed the "Release Original Birth Certificates for Adoptees" petition!
# 434:
4:07 pm PST, Feb 7,
Ann Wilmer, Maryland
If any other American's identity were stolen, we would prosecute the thief to the fullest extent of the law.
If any other American's identity were stolen, we would prosecute the thief to the fullest extent of the law.
# 433:
3:50 pm PST, Feb 3,
Clare Howell, United Kingdom
# 432:
12:40 pm PST, Feb 1,
Fresh! White, California
Do I have an increased risk for cancer or other diseases? I'd really like to know. Is my mother alive? Is my father alive? Who and where are my siblings? As an American I expect to have access to my personal records. After all, let my family tell me if they don't want contact, stop encouraging cowardliness and lies.
Do I have an increased risk for cancer or other diseases? I'd really like to know. Is my mother alive? Is my father alive? Who and where are my siblings? As an American I expect to have access to my personal records. After all, let my family tell me if they don't want contact, stop encouraging cowardliness and lies.
I hurt everyday not know my family history.
# 431:
8:37 pm PST, Jan 30,
Name not displayed, Illinois
This is a no brainer - I strongly feel for those out there and will sign this petition with ease. This is wrong that children and parents cant' see records
This is a no brainer - I strongly feel for those out there and will sign this petition with ease. This is wrong that children and parents cant' see records
I think it is WRONG without any PRO to not knowing about your original background for many reasons. Their are no bad things about seeing what your birthparents for records of health, tramatic issues and more.
# 430:
11:24 pm PST, Jan 29,
Name not displayed, Illinois
My brother and I were both adopted and I have dealt with many issues with not knowing anything about where I came from growing up.
My brother and I were both adopted and I have dealt with many issues with not knowing anything about where I came from growing up.
It is OUR personal information. What if you were not able to view your own birth records?
# 429:
12:50 pm PST, Jan 24,
Christi Stadelbacher, Illinois
I am adopted and have two children. My oldest is in the military and I am having to give alot of information about family history that I don't know. When I go to see my family doctor especially since I have hit 40+ he wants a family history. I am tired of saying I don't know when I could with this petition being passed.
I am adopted and have two children. My oldest is in the military and I am having to give alot of information about family history that I don't know. When I go to see my family doctor especially since I have hit 40+ he wants a family history. I am tired of saying I don't know when I could with this petition being passed.
For medical information would be the most important. Medicine has advanced so much in the last 20 years and every doctor needs a family history that adoptees cannot provide to help in their care
# 428:
7:16 pm PST, Jan 12,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 427:
2:49 pm PST, Jan 10,
Lisa Masters, Oklahoma
Everyone should have the right to know their family background. They should be able to do so without having to hire someone.
Everyone should have the right to know their family background. They should be able to do so without having to hire someone.
# 426:
4:35 am PST, Jan 8,
Laura Spellman, Florida
# 425:
10:33 am PST, Jan 5,
Thomas Howard Jr., Virginia
I have a newly found sister. We would have had the chance to know each other many years earlier if this disclosure was allowed.
I have a newly found sister. We would have had the chance to know each other many years earlier if this disclosure was allowed.
# 424:
6:34 pm PST, Jan 4,
James Winter, Florida
The primary purpose of government is to protect the public health, safety and welfare of it's citizens. Closed adoptions have caused the mental anguish of the mothers and children separated by adoption, seriously dimishing their mental health and welfare. The physcological damages are well documented. Failure to disclose information that can lead to the discovery of medical history that could save an adoptees life is clearly a failure of government to honor it's commitment of protecting the public health, safety and welfare of the adoptees. The harm has been caused by closed adoption can only begin to be reversed by releasing the original birth certificates to adoptees. Please help the healing begin!
The primary purpose of government is to protect the public health, safety and welfare of it's citizens. Closed adoptions have caused the mental anguish of the mothers and children separated by adoption, seriously dimishing their mental health and welfare. The physcological damages are well documented. Failure to disclose information that can lead to the discovery of medical history that could save an adoptees life is clearly a failure of government to honor it's commitment of protecting the public health, safety and welfare of the adoptees. The harm has been caused by closed adoption can only begin to be reversed by releasing the original birth certificates to adoptees. Please help the healing begin!
# 423:
5:07 pm PST, Jan 4,
Richard Hall, Delaware
I am an adopted kid that is now adult and denied my origibal birth certificate, like what gives, man?
I am an adopted kid that is now adult and denied my origibal birth certificate, like what gives, man?
Because I was abused by adoptive parents, and if i can't find out that, then i would have to say what good is a family for?
# 422:
8:13 am PST, Jan 2,
William H Alley, California
There have been three adoptees in my family. One spent years searching for her identity, and with the assistance of her adopted mother, finally found her birth mother and visited her. She died shortly after that. Made a dramatic impact on my "sister's" life.
There have been three adoptees in my family. One spent years searching for her identity, and with the assistance of her adopted mother, finally found her birth mother and visited her. She died shortly after that. Made a dramatic impact on my "sister's" life.
The adoptee and family may experience severe physical or psycho-logical problems, the root cause of which may be found inthe birth records or in a family history. That has been an vexing issue for one family member and has hampered medical authorities. Not fair to any of the family, including the adoptee.
# 421:
2:24 pm PST, Jan 1,
Taryn Pizza, New Jersey
# 420:
2:20 pm PST, Jan 1,
Peter Kwait, New Jersey
It is crucial that everyone have access to their identity, medical history, and ethnic origins.
It is crucial that everyone have access to their identity, medical history, and ethnic origins.
# 419:
12:39 am PST, Jan 1,
Erin Watters, Missouri
My Nephew was given up for adoption 21 years ago. If he chooses to come looking for his birth family, and is denied his original birth certificate, how would he ever be able to find us? What if he needs to find us for medical history and does not access to the funds necessary to hire someone to aid him in his search?
My Nephew was given up for adoption 21 years ago. If he chooses to come looking for his birth family, and is denied his original birth certificate, how would he ever be able to find us? What if he needs to find us for medical history and does not access to the funds necessary to hire someone to aid him in his search?
These people have a right to know who and where they came from.
# 418:
1:51 pm PST, Dec 31,
Susan Gill, Nebraska
Adult adoptees should have complete access to their original birth certificates, as well as any other adoption information there may be.
Adult adoptees should have complete access to their original birth certificates, as well as any other adoption information there may be.
# 417:
8:40 pm PST, Dec 30,
Maureen Cadzow, Florida
As a Birth Mother who had to search for over a year with the help of Catholic Charites and a PI before I could find my 44 year old son to make sure he received the additional medical information he needed to have was unbelievable!!! His birth father had the same kind of cancer my father died of. With this information he had the test done and he too would have had it. What's wrong with this country????!!!! Does his life not have a value because he was given up and adopted as a newborn?
As a Birth Mother who had to search for over a year with the help of Catholic Charites and a PI before I could find my 44 year old son to make sure he received the additional medical information he needed to have was unbelievable!!! His birth father had the same kind of cancer my father died of. With this information he had the test done and he too would have had it. What's wrong with this country????!!!! Does his life not have a value because he was given up and adopted as a newborn?
# 416:
5:29 pm PST, Dec 30,
DARLENE HAYES, Delaware
I belive that all adoptees have a right to know where and from whom they come from. But I'm sure there is never a day that goes by that the Birth Mother doesnt think about what she did. Any woman who can give her child up so that that child can have a better life is truely an amazing person. When that child becomes an adult they should have the right to find their Birth parents, and have those Certificates released.
I belive that all adoptees have a right to know where and from whom they come from. But I'm sure there is never a day that goes by that the Birth Mother doesnt think about what she did. Any woman who can give her child up so that that child can have a better life is truely an amazing person. When that child becomes an adult they should have the right to find their Birth parents, and have those Certificates released.
# 415:
4:53 pm PST, Dec 30,
Rebecca L. Bandiere, New York
I think it is a RIGHT (to know where and who you came from)
I think it is a RIGHT (to know where and who you came from)
# 414:
4:09 pm PST, Dec 30,
Leslie Doyle, Maryland
Only an adoptee can know the pain and hole in ones heart of not knowing where you came from. Your heritage, looks, and personality and more importantly health records are denied from you. When you become an adult, you should have the right to know these details. If you search and someone does not want to be found , they can just say NO. Maybe, like myself and those that are fortunate, the answer is YES, and that void is filled and the hole in your heart is gone, and you have a new chance to love, and learn and forgive. Giving back as 2 adults a piece of a broken heart.. I don;t think any mother can leave a hospital empty handed and not want to some day know that they gave thier baby a better chance in life, and that they are ok.
Only an adoptee can know the pain and hole in ones heart of not knowing where you came from. Your heritage, looks, and personality and more importantly health records are denied from you. When you become an adult, you should have the right to know these details. If you search and someone does not want to be found , they can just say NO. Maybe, like myself and those that are fortunate, the answer is YES, and that void is filled and the hole in your heart is gone, and you have a new chance to love, and learn and forgive. Giving back as 2 adults a piece of a broken heart.. I don;t think any mother can leave a hospital empty handed and not want to some day know that they gave thier baby a better chance in life, and that they are ok.
Leslie Doyle -adoptee found at age 44 and feeling so so blessed.
# 413:
9:42 am PST, Dec 29,
Name not displayed, South Carolina
I think that all records should be opened for all adoptees because we have a right to know where we came from. We have a right to know who are families are. When you see how our lives are impacted and how our lives are destroyed then there shouldn't be a problem in letting us know where we came from.
I think that all records should be opened for all adoptees because we have a right to know where we came from. We have a right to know who are families are. When you see how our lives are impacted and how our lives are destroyed then there shouldn't be a problem in letting us know where we came from.
Because we have the right to know who are families are.This is very important for us. Everyone should have the right to know where they came from.
# 412:
3:35 pm PST, Dec 28,
Gilda Grieshaber, Kansas
I was born on 9/24/1957 and do not know my real parents. I was given up for adoption in Kansas City, MO and am still searching for my real mom. Please help me by letting us see the names of our parents. Seems 52 years is long enough to wait.
I was born on 9/24/1957 and do not know my real parents. I was given up for adoption in Kansas City, MO and am still searching for my real mom. Please help me by letting us see the names of our parents. Seems 52 years is long enough to wait.
Due to medical reasons and not having any idea what my backround is in regards to health at my age is more of a worry than it was when I was younger. Would be nice to know, don't you think?
# 411:
1:47 pm PST, Dec 28,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
# 410:
10:46 am PST, Dec 28,
MARY A Birkmeyer Schmidt, Ohio
"Birkmeyer" is my original, pre-adopted last name. It is the name of my mother and her mother.
"Birkmeyer" is my original, pre-adopted last name. It is the name of my mother and her mother.
I was only able to get this information because I was born in Ohio before 1964. No one has the Constitutional right to deny a person their identity.
# 409:
9:29 pm PST, Dec 26,
Bonita Winslow, Texas
Adoptees need this info for many reasons, if birth parents are deceased at time of search they still need to have acess to info for health reasons and legal reasons
Adoptees need this info for many reasons, if birth parents are deceased at time of search they still need to have acess to info for health reasons and legal reasons
# 408:
8:17 pm PST, Dec 25,
Debbie Geno, Missouri
Everyone should be able to find out his/her ethnicity. One reason (among many) is for health and welfare reasons, since certain ethnic groups have greater predisposition to many diseases, or, many diseases are more prevalent among certain ethnic groups.
Everyone should be able to find out his/her ethnicity. One reason (among many) is for health and welfare reasons, since certain ethnic groups have greater predisposition to many diseases, or, many diseases are more prevalent among certain ethnic groups.
# 407:
6:45 pm PST, Dec 25,
Gran Pat, Texas
# 406:
1:39 pm PST, Dec 23,
Sheri Greenwald, Illinois
I am 33 yrs. old and want to find my birthparents...It has been a missing piece to a puzzle my whole life and I would feel more complete if I could just even see a picture or no medical information. If they dont want any contact the I would respect that, just as I respect the fact that they chose to put me up for adoption to give me a better life! At least I would know though. With a closed adoption you get NOTHING!!!
I am 33 yrs. old and want to find my birthparents...It has been a missing piece to a puzzle my whole life and I would feel more complete if I could just even see a picture or no medical information. If they dont want any contact the I would respect that, just as I respect the fact that they chose to put me up for adoption to give me a better life! At least I would know though. With a closed adoption you get NOTHING!!!
# 405:
6:26 am PST, Dec 23,
Jorge Casas, Florida
I'm 29 years old and discovered I was adopted at the age of 2, just two years ago. I also have a history of cancer; I have NO way of knowing who I am or where I come from or if I may be at risk of other diseases. Adoption records are sealed in the state of Florida and it takes an act of God to open them.
I'm 29 years old and discovered I was adopted at the age of 2, just two years ago. I also have a history of cancer; I have NO way of knowing who I am or where I come from or if I may be at risk of other diseases. Adoption records are sealed in the state of Florida and it takes an act of God to open them.
# 404:
9:02 pm PST, Dec 22,
Jill Gonzales, Washington
I think it is your information and you should have acess to it.
I think it is your information and you should have acess to it.
# 403:
7:54 pm PST, Dec 22,
Kathy Graham, Arkansas
# 402:
9:51 am PST, Dec 22,
Adam Murcek, Nebraska
People need to know where the come from. They need to if they have a brother or sister out there. It is an important peice of life that most people take for granted.
People need to know where the come from. They need to if they have a brother or sister out there. It is an important peice of life that most people take for granted.
# 401:
8:32 pm PST, Dec 21,
Tina Dunn, Utah
My husband was adopted when he was 2 days old from long beach memorial hospital in july 1962. He has 2 daughters and has no info on mother or father. Just who adopted him. Not knowing anything about his health history of his biological parents. Is just not right.
My husband was adopted when he was 2 days old from long beach memorial hospital in july 1962. He has 2 daughters and has no info on mother or father. Just who adopted him. Not knowing anything about his health history of his biological parents. Is just not right.
Yes I do. I as his wife would like to know who his birth parents are.
