Siblings of Adoptees:

If a birth parent is deceased, a sibling can update the related file with information about themselves and whether they consent to contact from their sibling, should this sibling reach out to Catholic Charities. There is no fee for this service.

If a birth parent is deceased, a sibling can also request the related file be reviewed for a signed release from their adopted sibling consenting to contact. There is a $50 fee for this service.

A sibling can request a search for an adoptee provided that 1)the adoptee is at least 21 years of age, and 2) the birth parent is deceased. 

Catholic Charities will make all reasonable efforts to locate the identified individual and will act as an intermediary. The agency will discuss search-related issues and concerns with each party as needed.

If the identified person is agreeable to contact, Catholic Charities will facilitate contact between the two parties. The parties will be responsible for the nature and extent of continued communication. The fee for up to five hours of this service is $550.