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The Florida adoption reunion registry is a confidential cross reference file of people who are or were the principal parties in an adoption. Certain close relatives also may be included. All people in the Registry have indicated they wish to make their identities know to other parties in the adoption.

Those eligible to register may provide identifying information- current name, address and telephone number- and authorize it's release. The Registry will match and disclose information to individuals who have authorized release of information to one another

Adult adopted persona who are 18 or older, adoptive parents, biological parents, biological siblings and biological grandparents may file identifying information. A minor adopted persona may be registered by his or her adoptive parents.. When filing information, applicants must specify to who they wish to release information.. Minor applicants adoptive parents may supply information and authorize its release to any or all of the following: Biological parents, Biological siblings Biological grandparents. Similarly, biological parents, siblings, or grandparents may supply information to release to the adult adopted persons and /or adoptive parents.

An initial filing fee of $35.00 is required and should be submitted with the application form. If a hardship exists and the applicant is unable to pay the fee, they should request a waiver of the fee in writing. The fee may be waived with proper documentation of the hardship, such as proof of eligibility for food stamps, public assistance, unemployment benefits or SSI benefits.

Adult adoptees seeking non- identifying information should request the information in writing from the HRS Post -Adoption

ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF IDENTITY OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED A PHOTO COPY OF YOUR DRIVERS LIC OR BIRTH CERTIFICATE WILL SERVE AS PROOF. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EITHER OF THESE DOCUMENTS, YOU MAY PROVIDE A NOTARIZED STATEMENT AS TO YOUR IDENTITY TO THE NOTARY.

*******ALL ADULT ADOPTEES BORN BEFORE 1970. A COPY OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES THE APPLICATION PROCESSING TIME.

For all you adoptees who were Born in Florida and Adopted
into another state you must register here in order to get any information per
Josette Marquess at Florida Adoption Reunion Registry:

Bureau Of Vital Statistics
Attention: Kathy Stephens
1217 Pearl St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Your request MUST include:
your name at the time of the childs birth
the EXACT date and place of the birth
copy of your DL or BC

If there are any questions regarding this change of policy,please
contact Kathy Stephens @ (904)359-6900 x1003

FLORIDA IS RECEIVING FEDERAL $$$ REWARDS FOR EVERY CHILD THEY FEED INTO THE ADOPTION SYSTEM

Florida Department of Children and Families, Division of Family
Safety, District 11 Adoptions Team, Miami. Using an innovative and
creative team approach, the Florida Department of Children and
Families (DCF), District 11, has a record of successfully meeting
and exceeding their adoption goals of permanency for children. As
of May 2000, 238 finalizations had been completed, exceeding the
target of 200 for the fiscal year and last year's accomplishment of
173. Of the 238 adoptions finalized, all fall under at least one
category of special needs children. The team's success is based on
the support it receives from a host of public and private agencies,
community groups, and volunteers, including the courts, providers
of emergency services, counselors, the media and the faith
community.