Children & Family
Adoptees
Your story matters. If you were adopted through Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph, we're here to support you.
Looking for additional information about adoption?
Resources for Adoptees
Books and educational resources about adoption
Want to read and learn more about adoption? Explore recommended books and resources for adoptees, birth parents, adoptive families, and anyone interested in learning more about the adoption journey.
Learn MoreInformation about requesting an original birth certificate
Looking for information about your original birth certificate? Visit the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to learn about available records and how to request them.
Learn MoreSearch and reunion resource
If you're interested in learning more about searching for a birth parent or birth family member, we can help you understand the process and available options.
Learn MoreSupport from our adoption team
You don't have to navigate your questions alone. Our adoption team is available to support adoptees who were placed through Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph.
Email UsSending a Letter to a Birth Parent
Whether you've been in contact with your birth parent before or are reaching out for the first time, our team can help with communication.
Letters may be emailed to [email protected]
Handwritten letters may be mailed to:
Catholic Charities
Attn: Adoption Department
8001 Longview Road
Kansas City, MO 64134
Before Sending Your Letter
To help protect privacy, letters should NOT include identifying information such as:
- Full names
- Home addresses
- Business names
- School names
- City names
- Other personal identifying information
Any identifying information may need to be removed before the letter can be shared.
Please include
On a separate page:
- Your full name (including maiden name, if applicable)
- Your date of birth
- Your adoptive parents' names
- Your birth parents' names, if known
This information helps out team accurately location adoption records.
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