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Last updated on August 2, 2019

A Better Place for the Adoptee DNA Project

It’s been a while since I said much here but the big news lately—other than New York—is my involvement in the creation of Adoptees United, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of adoptee rights, whether those rights relate to identity, U.S. citizenship, or any other issues. AU, as it’s known, is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, which means donations to it are tax-deductible. That’s key for a few reasons, but especially for one current project: the DNA Kit Donation program I’ve been single-handedly running for Adoptee Rights Law Center over the last two years.

Logo of Adoptees United Inc.As of August 1, 2019, that program and its current funds have been transferred to Adoptees United. The balance transferred is $561.14, and there are eleven donated kits ready to be sent out to those who qualify and need one (but please make sure you meet priorities of the program). Annette O’Connell, a board member of AU, will be overseeing the program for Adoptees United.

I’m thrilled to do this and it’s a long time coming, as all donations to the program will now be tax-deductible (and some employers will also match funds). So consider donating so that we can make as many kits available to those who need them. All statistics, money, and details of the program will now be through Adoptees United.

I’ll have more to say about AU and what it plans to do. I hope you’ll sign up with them (it’s free) and also consider donating not only to the DNA project but toward the issues Adoptees United plans to tackle.

—Greg

Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: DNA, DNA Testing

Gregory D. Luce

I am a Minnesota lawyer, DC-born adoptee, and the founder of Adoptee Rights Law Center PLLC. I've been practicing law in Minnesota state and federal courts since 1993. I also have a sense of humor.

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Logo of Adoptees United Inc.Did you find this post interesting? Then get involved nationally with Adoptees United Inc., a national tax-exempt non-profit organization dedicated to securing equality for all adult adopted people in the US. Find out more here, and join me and others in working for equality.

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  1. Carlton Beckford Dozier says

    November 14, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    I was born Carlton Beckford on 6/12/1966 in the French Hospital in NYC. I became a double below amputee two weeks after my birth. I was transferred to The Blythdale Childrens in Vahalla,NY were I became a foster child. I was taken in by The Harrison Family in Portchester,NY until I was adopted by the Dozier Family of Central Islip, NY in 1977. Leake and Watts in Yonkers, NY handled my adoption. I have been searching for my birth parents & three siblings since 1999. New York has the strictest adoption laws in the country. I just want my original birth certificate & identifying adoption records to be unsealed, & hopefully conect with my three biological siblings. Please help me!

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