Quote From: blessingsi was born pattie a elliot? i think. was adopted as gahan. i now that. was was born in dayton ohio. montgomery county. was adopted in louisville ky. in1965. through catholic charities. thats pretty much all i know, have 2 sisters, 1 bother. i am second oldest. . want to find my family really bad. always have. i feel lost. i don"t belong anywhere. my adopted parent. we have a hard time with eachother. just talking. its sad. and it hurts.
KENTUCKY
Obtaining Non-Identifying Information: Non-identifying information is available to adopted adults and adoptive parents of a minor.
Obtaining Identifying Information: Adopted adults age 21 or older can petition the court to initiate a search for the birth parents. If the Department is unable to locate the birth parents, the court may or may not open the records. Pre-adoptive birth siblings may search for each other through the Department if they are over the age of 18. Birth parents can file consent for the release of identifying information.
Obtaining an Original Birth Certificate: An adoptee must petition the court in which the adoption was finalized.
Providing Information: Birth parents or birth siblings can request that information be given to an adopted adult or adoptive parents of a minor about medical or genetic conditions that may affect the physical or mental health of the adopted adult.
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
Best of luck to you!!
