Monthly Archives: January 2011

Update for January 25, 2011

Last week we learned that Senator Mike Carrell had sponsored bill SB 5178 with Senator Val Stevens as co-sponsor. This bill would amend RCW 26.33.345 in such a way that would allow adoptees access to their birth certificates but would … Continue reading

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Action Requested! Senate Bill 5178 Unacceptable!

We were surprised to find that a bill, “relating to access to original birth certificates after adoption finalization” was filed today in the Washington State Senate.  Senate Bill  5178 is being sponsored by Senators Carrell and Stevens. This is not … Continue reading

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Meeting January 20, 2011

WA-CARE will meet on January 20th, 2011 at Noon at the Cutter’s Point coffee shop located at 5750 Ruddell Road SE, in Lacey, WA. All are welcome to attend.

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