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It is time for the Adoptees to have unconditional access to their unaltered birth certificates in the state of California
"Even the most familiar and generally accepted of social policies and traditions often mask an unfairness and inequality that frequently is not recognized or appreciated by those not directly harmed."
- Ronald George, Republican chief justice of California Supreme Court, quoted May 16, 2008 in San Francisco Chronicle, "Court Affirms Marriage Equality"
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Don't worry, we ordered the birth certificate. I guess it's just coming from a different office.
We have a semi-open adoption. We met our son's birthmother (she chose us), and we send pictures and letters quarterly for two years and then either once or twice a year until he's 18.
We'd love to have visits and his birthmother said she would like to also, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen anytime soon.
We'd also love to hear back from her when we send the letters, but I respect that that's her decision. I wish we had a picture of my son's birthfater and more information on him (we do know his name and the city he lives in) as well as pictures of my son's siblings (one full, three half).
I hate the idea of sealed records, and I'm excited that you're doing something to change the system!
Okay, I just realized you meant original birth certificate :) No, we don't have that, and by law, only Steven (when he's 18) and his birthparents can request that. I already asked.
It might be because we only have a semi-open adoption instead of a completely open adoption; I'm not sure. We're not supposed to know any last names, but we found out theirs when it wasn't blacked out on some of the paperwork.
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