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In the District of Columbia, everyone deserves the chance to understand their history. Whether you're an adoptee seeking adoption records in the District of Columbia or a birth parent longing to reconnect, filling in those missing pieces can be life-changing.
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A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within District of Columbia Who Chose To Be Featured
631. Michy1380 : My sister and I are looking for our twin sisters. Their names at birth are Anna Bedesa Fosness and Judy Maria Fosness. They were born Jan 27 1975 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, at that time called the Lebanon Valley General also Hyman S Caplan in Lebanon, PA. Birth Mothers name is Barbara Fosness
632. Familytribe : I am looking any DNA relatives of my deceased mother, who was adopted as a baby. Wanting to know ancestry origin and medical history. Meeting is optional and will not be pressured. She is white.
Before adopted as a baby, my mother was in a huge fire in Rockford, Virginia in 1946. She was the baby dropped from several stories high into the arms of a fireman. The newspaper clippings about this fire are here:
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633. Douglas154 : I was adopted by a minister and his wife from Bethesda,Md in 1962.I have found a half sister born May 10,1966 who was adopted by an African American family from Columbia,Md.I was matched with my half sister through 23 and me.I have very little info on biological parents,other than they were Italian and went to college in the DC area
634. StroudAN : Hi, My name is Asia Stroud and my mother’s name is Regina Kibat (Stroud). My mother was 16 when she gave birth, at Greater Southeast Community Hospital in Southeast Washington DC, to a biracial daughter she named Raven. The date of birth was August 26, 1985, and the adoption agency used was Lutheran Social Services. She was told the adoptive family already had another child they had also adopted. Not a day goes by we haven’t wondered about where Raven is and what path life took her on. I am looking to get in touch to answer any questions or just to know she’s out there and she’s okay. Thank you - Asia Stroud
635. Torelori : This profile picture is of my Aunt Ellen who recently passed away. My grandmother swore she had twins and was told she had twins‚ but then was only brought one child into the hospital room. She spent her whole life mourning this other daughter she never got to know. There was no death certificate and she believes that the child was taken...Ellen Vertie Swiger was born in Sibley Hospital in DC
We are now wondering if she was a Georgia Tann baby that was adopted into the black market.
636. Kristinchapmannagle : I was adopted in 1966 in the dc area. I have information that indicates my parents were in their 20s. My birth mother was 5 7 and 130lbs, with hazel eyes, redish blonde hair and fair complexion. Natural father. Was 6 ft tall and 180lbs.
637. Driggins : I’m a 53 year old African American male born in April of 1967 & raised in Hurlock. Md. I was born in Baltimore County. I don’t know anything about my birth parents at all.
638. SaundraD : I’m in search of my birth mother/father. I was born on May 5, 1979 in a catholic hospital in Washington D.C., female. The adoption took place in Prince George’s County.
639. Kbusbani57 : Looking for my half brother..twins born 7/1/68. Only one survived. Born Cafritz Hospital in Washington DC. My Mom said he was born with blonde hair and blue eyes. My Mom passed away recently and I found hospital records.
640. Pixup : Looking for Mother or Father. They where around 16 years old in 1967. I was born October 5, 1967. I was adopted when I was about 3 months old to a single mother who lived in Alexandria VA. My middle name is the last name of lady who was involved with my adoption at the agency, Shokes.
642. ScottDee : Looking for biological siblings on my bio father’s side. Most likely, all different mothers. I know the birth father’s name to be Tom Scime. I have done DNA testing on both 23 and me and ancestry.
644. Mhale810 : I was born in the District of Columbia. I believe I was born in Georgetown University Hospital. My adoption was handled through the North Carolina Children’s Home Society and was a private adoption.
I was matched with my birth mother just minutes after setting up my profile. It turns out that she had been searching for me for years. It's been a joy to connect with her and the rest of my biological family.
Sarah
Buffalo, New York
I found my children after 30 years, not long after I joined! I'm glad to say it's been a happy ending to my search
Cheryl
San Diego, California
54 years it took us until we found each other. We did a DNA test to confirm! Perfect match. We spent two weeks together and have a blessed, wonderful relationship! We even look alike in so many ways. She is more than I was expecting! Thank you for your website, Adopted.com!
Rosezetta
Wadesboro, North Carolina
I was looking for the mother of my daughter in law, and found both her mother and also grandmother in only 3 days. They are planning a reunion soon. Thank you soooooo much!
Amy
Tracy, California
I found all 3 of my siblings and met them in a week. My life has changed forever! One lives in Tracy and the other two are in North Dakota.
Hollie
Northampton, Massachusetts
Took me about 2 hrs to find a match. I contacted him and he is my brother! Thank you so much!
KIM
MODESTO, California
Within 24 hours my siblings and I were on the phone with our long lost sister. Without Adopted.com it would have never happened. We are sincerely grateful as we are now all a part of each other's lives!
Kara
Springfield, Missouri
I filled out my profile and had a match to my birth parents that same day! We connected on Facebook and talked for
a while to confirm that the match was accurate and it was! We are all very excited to get to know each other!
Wendy
Lone Tree, Colorado
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Tampa Bay, Florida
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