Maryreunited

I just had this confirmed today, after months of speculation and rumors it is official. Seymour Kurtz's agency Easter House based in Illinois is closed.

For months we had heard this but could find no information to prove that EH was indeed defunct. We did not know where records were, or how any of us (Mothers of adult adoptees) would ever get the info that was in our files, that we are entitled to. ie: Non-id for adoptees and copies of relinquishment paper work for mothers. (that by LAW- we should have gotten copies of when we signed!)

Currently the EH records are with Illinois DCFS, they do not have any protocol or procedures for releasing any info to anyone, be they adult adoptee, mothers, or adoptive parents. Nor do they know who will ultimately responsible for our records. The more people who write and call the better. Below you will find information for a contact person, please I urge all EH adult adoptees and nmothers to call and request your records. They are putting all information into a database. Also I urge everyone to write via snail mail as well to document the request. Don't just call, put it in writing. I will include a sample letter as an example for your use.

The contact person is Leticia

here is the snail mail addy:

Confidential Intermediary Service of Illinois
3158 South River Road
Suite 120
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
ATTN: Leticia

email-

email: Ci-illinois@ macadopt. org


Here is telephone contact info:

The records are with DCFS,the number to call is 1-847-298-9096 ext 29 . This is Leticias direct extension.

The name of the lady I spoke with is Leticia.She did verify that they are closed.the more people who call the better she said,but it may take awhile to figure out who is going to be responsible for all the records."

Below is a sample letter you can use as a template in writing to Midwest.

Dear Leticia (Lastname):

Thank you for taking the time to talk with me today. As discussed, I
am a child born in IL in 1984 and adopted via Easter House shortly
thereafter. I am attempting to locate my birth family and obtain
any information availalbe to me. I have contacted Easter House for
many months and they have refused to comply with the law (cite
statute). I would greatly appreciate your informing me of what
information you have, what you can do to help me, etc. etc. I am
aware they have provided information to other adoptees and even
mothers. I want the same information provided to me.

Please be advised that you are free to use my name and details of my
request. You can contact me via ...

Finally, if you are unware of the activities of Easter House and the
Kurtz network of agencies, I urge you to visit this site.

www.babybrokerwatch .com.

Also, please feel free to refer those separated by Kurtz to this
very supportive group and site.

www.ehbabes. com

Thank you.

Your Name
Contact Details.

I am not sure how long it is going to take for Midwest and DCFS to figure out what to do with the records, it may take some time. However, at least we finally know where our records are, and they are not lost in some far off "archive limbo" or lost in a fire or flood.

I am very hopeful that I will finally get what I am entitled to.

I don't often talk about my political leanings, tonight I make an exception. I still have dreams too, and tonight I am inspired.


I am moved tonight by our country. As I watched Jesse Jackson tears running down his cheeks on television tonight, I was reminded of where he came from and who he worked with. And, I was reminded why Barack Obama becoming President Elect is a great and wonderful thing.

While I do not support his political views, and did not vote for him. His win, is a win for our country. It reminds me of how truly awful racism was, I grew up during the 60's and 70's when racism and the fight against it began to truly take form. I lived in Illinois then, and lived with parents who never thought anyone was less than anyone else due to the color of their skin. I was fortunate, I hope and believe I have instilled the same values in my own children. That the color we bleed is the same as everyone else's, that we love is what matters the most. In the end, I hope and pray Barack Obama will keep in mind the things that make this country the best place on earth to be.

That he will keep the dream alive, and remember all those who sacrificed to make that dream come true. That he will bear in mind that those sacrifices are what made his Presidency possible. That he will remember that those who make this country great are those of us who work, and sweat, and dream of a better future for ourselves, and our children.

Senator McCain is truly a humble man, who in defeat is graceful, and grateful to the country that made it possible for a man like Barack Obama to win the election. I have great hope that this election is the start of something better for all of us.