Partial List of Searching Resources

Here’s a partial list of background reading, support groups and search resources for adoptees, adoptive and birth parents:

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS:

* Adoptee Liberty Movement Assn., P.O. Box 154, Washington Bridge Station, New York, N.Y. 10033. Phone: 212-581-1568.

* American Adoption Congress, 1000 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Suite 9, Washington, D.C. 20036. Phone: 1-800-274-6736.

* Council for Equal Rights in Adoption, 401 East 74th St., Suite 17D, New York, N.Y. 10021. Phone: 212-988-0110.

* National Council for Adoption, 1930 17th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009. Phone: 202-328-8072.

BOOKS:

* Jayne Askin, “Search: A Handbook for Adoptees and Birth Parents.” Phoenix: Oryx Press, 1992.

* Judith Gediman and Linda Brown, “Birth Bond: Reunions Between Birth Parents and Adoptees, What Happens After . . . “ Far Hills, N.J.: New Horizon Press, 1991.

* Mary J. Rillera, “The Adoption Search Book: Techniques for Tracing People.” Westminister, Calif: Triadoption Publications, 1991.

* Carol Schaefer, “The Other Mother: A Woman’s Love for the Child She Gave Up for Adoption.” New York: Soho Press, 1991.

* A.D. Sorosky, Annette Baran and Reuben Pannor, “The Adoption Triangle: Sealed or Open Records: How They Affect Adoptees, Birth Parents, and Adoptive Parents.” San Antonio, Tex.: Corona Publishing Co., 1989.