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The Ultimate Search Book 2011 Edition Worldwide Adpotion, Genealogy and Other Search Secrets from the Files of Americans for Open Records by Louisiana's adoption records are confidential and are sealed. After Vital Records completes the process for the new birth certificate, the original birth certificate is sealed along with the evidentiary documents (court order, adoption report) provided to process the new birth certificate. The sealed record can only be opened when ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction or requested by an adopted person 24 years of age or older.
Most of the genealogy materials in the Main Library at Goodwood's Genealogy Collection pre-date the time frame for many search inquiries. That does not mean it is impossible. The collection has a number of books that will assist with strategy and planning.
New York Foundling Hospital-est. 1869. Some apprentice records and indentures may be filed in U.S. county civil courts.
Children's Aid Society- sent 100,00 west on Orphan Trains
New England Home for little Wanderers- no lists or names, just history
Orphan Voyage- formed by Jean Paton in 1953 who spoke out about the flaws in the system
Adoptees' Liberty Movement Association- 1971, Founded by Florence Fisher