Since 1982, Catholic Charities staff has had many positive experiences assisting with adoption reunions, and would like to help others if they wish.

Birthparent/Adoptee Searches

We can assist in the location of birthmothers, and in some cases birthfather, for adopted persons over the age of nineteen who were placed through Catholic Charities, Diocese of Winona.

Birthparents may ask Catholic Charities to locate their birth children over the age of nineteen.

Adoptive parents on behalf of their adopted child, if before the nineteenth birthday, may make the same request.

Happily, Catholic Charities staff has almost 100% success rate in finding birthmothers. Catholic Charities has great success in finding birthfathers as well.

Background Summary Searches
Summaries of non-identifying background social and medical information about a birth family can also be done for adopted adults.

We know that adoption is a life-long journey and Catholic Charities is an important part of that journey.

If you would like to know more or would like to discuss your desire to search, call Mary Chase Borgen at 507-454-2270.

We are unable to respond to emails for privacy reasons, but would welcome your letter or phone call.

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