The amount of information in The Cradle’s records varies according to the length of time we worked with the birth parent(s) and the year in which the adoption was planned.  Cradle adult adopted people may request non-identifying information at age 21 or older, or with parental permission between the ages of 18-20.  Cradle adoptive parents may request non-identifying information at any time. 

Background History Report
The Cradle can provide all of the available non-identifying information of birth relatives as recorded.  This information usually includes age, physical description, religion, national descent, education level, occupation, and marital status. When available we can also provide a description of the birth parents’ interests, their relationship with each other, and the circumstances surrounding the decision to plan adoption.  We will also let you know if we have had any contact with anyone from your birth family since the time of the adoption.

Due to growing awareness about genetic medical conditions, many people have questions about their medical history.  We are able to provide all the known medical information in our records about birth family members.  This information often includes any known diseases within the birth family, a description of the pregnancy, facts about the labor and delivery process, records of time spent in the Cradle Nursery, and any medical developments of which we have been notified. 

Often we hear from people who received their non-identifying information years ago, and now they are interested in knowing if there is any additional information in the record.  If you have received non-identifying information in the past, you can request the Brief Update Report.  This offers an additional opportunity for a review of your record.  We will also let you know if we have had any contact with anyone from your birth family since the time of the adoption.

File Check
We receive many calls from people asking if we have had any contact with the adopted person or anyone from their birth family since the time of the adoption, as well as people asking for suggestions on whether they should become a part of The Cradle’s Mutual Consent Registry, or move forward with a Search.  With the File Check, we will review the records and let you know if we have had any contact with your birth relative(s) since the time of the adoption or if there is a Registry on file for your birth relative.

For Birth Parents, The Cradle can provide basic non-identifying information about your birth child’s adoptive family at the time of the adoption.  This report includes information about the birth of the baby and his or her early development.  We will also let you know if we have had any subsequent contact from your birth child or from the adoptive family since the time of the adoption.