Connecticut includes adoptees and "adult adoptable persons" (individuals whose parents' parental rights were terminated, but who were not adopted) in their legislation. Non-identifying genetic, social and health history concerning birth parents is available to adult adoptees, adult adoptable persons and adoptive parents. Non-identifying information is defined to include age of birth parent in years at time of surrender, heritage, education, general physical appearance, talents, hobbies and special interests, existence of siblings, reasons for placement, religion, occupation, health history, manner in which plans for adoption were made, relationship between birth parents, other. Similar information about other blood relatives may also be revealed, if available.

Adult adoptees (age 18) and adult adoptable persons may request identifying information, in writing to the agency or department which has it. The agency will conduct a search. If consents from both parents are obtained, the information will be released or the agency believes the information "would be seriously disruptive or danger the physical or emotional health" of the adoptee. Then counseling is required before the information is released.

If the agency or Department cannot locate the person sought, the adult adoptee or the adoptable person may petition the court for release of identifying information, and must go for an interview to explain the reasons why identifying information is requested. At a hearing, the agency may speak as to the merits of the adoptee's request. The Court then decides whether or not to grant the petition. [It appears that lack of consent requires denial. If the Court denies the request for information, the Court may request the agency to contact the birth parent and give notice of the adoptee's request to the birth parent (without revealing the identity of the adoptee) and the adoptee shall be so notified.

An adult adoptable person may receive a copy of his or her original birth certificate from the Department of Health Services.

For information about the reunion registry, contact: Department of Children and Youth Services, 170 Sigourney Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06105. Telephone: (203) 566-8742. 
Conn. Gen. Stat. 45-68j.