Service Description: The Isle of Wight Adoption Service provides a service for those who live on the Isle of Wight for whom adoption has been or will be part of their life. The service is always looking for adults to provide an adoptive home for children who cannot live with their birth families. Adoption may involve single children or sibling groups. Ages may range from birth to adolescence. Some children will have special needs. If you are adopted or are a birth parent, we can also offer you a range of services.
Also known as:- Directorate for Community Wellbeing and Social Care
Answer: Yes, an adopted person in England can request to see their original birth certificate from their 18th birthday. Some people may wish to take this further and try to trace their birth family. For further information on accessing birth record and tracing birth families please visit www.adoptionsearchreunion.org.uk or call the Adoption Service on (01983) 525790. - Related Link