A recent news story makes it appear that original birth records may no longer be available to adult adopted people. The story is misleading. Here’s what to know.
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Take Action: Contact Your U.S. Representative
Tell New York Congressional leaders to enact the Equal Citizenship for Children Act and stop deporting adopted people!
UPDATE: New York State Applications
NYARC received an update on the status of orders to the New York State Department of Health as of August 13, 2021.
New State Directive Addresses Adoptees Born Outside of New York
New York has issued an Administrative Directive that provides guidance to New York adoption agencies in processing requests from adult adopted people who were born outside of New York but adopted within the state.
UPDATE: New York State Numbers
The latest update on numbers from the New York State Department of Health.