International Adoption — File Review

What is involved in obtaining a file review?

The first step to having a file review is to either:

1. complete the Request Assistance form. Once received, a social worker will contact you to discuss your interest.
   OR
2. directly contact one of our PASE Social Workers listed below.

Before releasing any information to you, you will be required to send us a copy of your driver's license or birth certificate by mail, fax, or in person confirming your identification. Once this is received, a social worker will review your file for the information you are requesting and will provide this information to you by phone, email, or in writing.

How long will it take?

The process of a file review and release of non-identifying information may take two to three weeks. This is needed for the social worker to have your file retrieved from its secure, stored location, carefully read through and find the information you are requesting.

Fees

Wide Horizons For Children does not charge fees for a file search and release of non-identifying information. Instead, you may consider making a donation to one of our humanitarian aid funds.

Additional Information

If you would like to speak with a Post Adoption Counselor about obtaining information from your file, or need additional information, please contact:

For adoptions from Africa
Lisa Lovett, MSW, LICSW
llovett@whfc.org
781.419.0358

For adoptions through HOLT Korea
Betsey Barrett, LICSW
bbarrett@whfc.org
781.419.0338

For adoptions from the Philippines
Nicole Fischenich, MSW, LICSW
nfischenich@whfc.org
334.593.2632

For all other international adoptions
Pat Hoopes, MSW, LICSW
phoopes@whfc.org
781.419.0378