This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: myracsims Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.hillsborough/3308.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you have copies of your adoption records. If not ask your Mom for a copy. Children Home Society of FL was the only adoption agency in FL check with them to see if your birth Mom gave permission for you to know who she was.If a lawyer arranged the adoption the papers could be in Tampa or Jacksonville. Do not ask about adoption papers in a court house in FL.Adoptions are sealed in FL. Good Luck in your search. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.