How to find records?
My friend gave up a son for adoption. He was born October 5, 1966 in Fresno, California, in the old St. Agnes Hospital. The adoption went through Sacred Heart Catholic Services. She has done DNA. Any other thoughts on how she might find him? What is interesting is her two other sons were adopted by her second husband. The birth records showing the natural father are showing on California records, which were supposed to be sealed. Thank you, PaulaAnn
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@PABulfinch If she has a valid medical reason she might be able to obtain a copy of the original birth certificate by filing a petition in the clerk's office of the county superior court where the adoption was finalized.
For the few people that I have helped find a biological mother, they had a few facts to go on such as her age, where she was from, occupation, etc. Besides DNA I don't know where you would start to find records without any details. She could have given birth in Fresno but didn't necessarily live there.
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