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BOARD: Adoptee Forum » Adopted Person's Legal Issues

TOPIC: Finding my birth parents

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William F. Paparelli	Posted: May 03, 2004 01:11:21 AM I would like to find my birth mother/father. I was born on Febuary 23, 1955 in Philadelphia, and was given up around 2 or 3 months of age. No other siblings in my family while growing up; therefore, I am an only child. I am of Italian decent. Currently 49 years old. Grew up in West Chester, Pennsylvania. I would love to know if I have any half brothers or sisters. Residing in Central Florida now. Please contact me.
becky	Posted: Feb 05, 2004 11:34:07 PM i was born 37 years ago in Bloomington IN. My mothers name is Mary A. Redford. Date of birth 3-21-1966. I would appriciate any information
Janet I.	Posted: Jan 18, 2004 11:55:01 AM I am looking fo any information about a young women who gave birth to on May 8th 1958, at Saint Josephs Childrens Hospital in Scranton, Pa. The name given to me was Mary Elizabeth Smith, by the nuns. I was then after six weeks given to a couple by the name of Earl and Lois Kessel of Hazleton PA.

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Living Expenses - Why?

For some adoptive families, the concept of financially assisting their future baby’s birth mother is, at first, hard to fully embrace. You may find yourself wondering why you should be expected to help her pay for her medical or living expenses. This is a completely normal, understandable reaction.

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The birth mother who has chosen you has also made the selfless decision to choose adoption for her child. While the decision to place a child for adoption is as unique as each individual, financial inability to adequately provide for a child is often a major motivation. Through the decision to adopt, some women realize they have the potential to choose for their child the type of life they could only dream of providing.

While babies are unfortunately raised worldwide in less-than-adequate conditions, and many amazing women somehow find the means to do so, it takes resources and access to proper care to provide for a child.

Raising a baby begins long before birth, in utero. In fact, this most critical time of development is more important than perhaps any other point in a child’s life.

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Living Expenses - Why?

BOARD: Adoptee Forum » Adopted Person's Legal Issues

TOPIC: Finding my birth parents