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Adoption Search Resources
Idaho is a closed adoption state which means that identifying information about parties involved in an
adoption is not available without consent of the parties or a court order. Idaho does allow for direct court
petitioning of adoption records with “good cause” to do so. Petitions must be filed in the county court
where the adoption finalization took place.
The Child Welfare Information Gateway is a comprehensive internet resource including information on all
aspects of adoption, search and reunion.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
The Children’s Home Society of Idaho (formerly the Idaho Children’s Home)
740 Warm Springs Ave.
Boise, ID 83712
(208) 343-7797
The Idaho Children’s Home had locations in Boise and Lewiston. Between 1910 and 1968, they processed
many of the adoptions in Idaho. They no longer provide adoption services, however their records are held
by The Children’s Home Society of Idaho. Identifying information will not be released; however nonidentifying
information may be available for a $65.00 fee.
Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
Family and Community Services
Attn: Adoptions
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
(208) 334-5690
The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare maintains permanent adoption records for children whose
adoptions are finalized in the state of Idaho via private or public adoption. Non-identifying information is
available to adult adoptees, adoptive parent(s) and birth parent(s). Identifying information may be
provided upon written consent of the adoptee and birth parent(s).
Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
Idaho Voluntary Adoption Registry
Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
(208) 334-5990
The Idaho Voluntary Adoption Registry is a mutual consent registry operated by the Idaho Department of
Health & Welfare. Adult adoptees, birth parents, biological siblings of adult adoptees and biological
relatives of deceased adoptees and deceased birth parents may register. Non-identifying information is
not available through the Registry. Registry fee is $10.00.
P.O. Box 371179
International Soundex Reunion Registry
Las Vegas, NV 89137
(775) 882-7755 or (888) 886-ISRR
The world’s largest reunion registry is a free service. Donations are requested
Lutheran Social Services
210 W. Sprague Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 343-5002 or (509) 747-8224
115 N.E. 100th Street, Ste. 200
Seattle, WA 98125-8099
Lutheran Social Services has provided adoption services in Idaho.
Salvation Army/Booth Maternity Home
The Salvation Army
USA Western Territory
180 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 436-7000
(800) 698-7728
Loise.Sellars@usw.salvationarmy.org
Limited information from the records of former maternity homes and hospitals can be made available to
birth mothers and children born at Booth with documentation of their identity. The Salvation Army never
served as an adoption agency. Mothers were referred to an agency of their choice and worked with these
agencies independently of Booth Maternity Homes. Records which may be available include: reunion
registry, non-identifying information, counseling and referral and confidential search to locate birth
mothers.
P.O. Box 7941
Search-Finders of Idaho
Boise, ID 83707
(208) 375-9803
lowight@msn.com
Search-Finders of Idaho, Inc. is a non-profit search and support group for adult adoptees, birth parents,
adoptive parents and others searching for relatives. They host monthly meetings in |
