Our volunteer Search Angels use advanced DNA techniques and online research to help adult adoptees and others search for their birth parents, completely free. In many cases, significant progress is made within days.
"By Monday we were discovering my biological father. An amazing experience we are still in awe of." Tom Pickard · Google Review
Thousands of adults wake up every single day not knowing the names of their birth parents. Some have searched for decades. Some have just started wondering. Some are afraid to ask.
DiscoverFamily.net was founded by an adoptive father who saw a need to help adult adoptees searching for answers. Our team of volunteer Search Angels focuses specifically on helping adults find their birth parents. Other family members like grandparents, half-siblings, and cousins often surface along the way, but birth parents are our mission.
"Since I learned six years ago that the man who raised me was not my biological father, I had been hitting walls. That's when I found DiscoverFamily, and everything changed. In less than three weeks, they identified my biological father. Something I thought might never happen."Michael Whiting · Verified Google Review
Our Search Angels walk with you every step. Many cases make significant progress within days.
Share what you know. If you've already taken a DNA test, we'll ask for screenshots of your closest matches. No DNA yet? We'll guide you on next steps.
One of our experienced volunteers takes your case. They review your information, study your DNA matches, and begin working through the genealogical puzzle.
We present your findings in a detailed document and family tree, with names, relationships, birth records, and suggested paths forward. This is yours to keep.
"DiscoverFamily helped me find the truth when no one else could. They identified my biological father in less than three weeks. They didn't just give me answers, they gave me closure, connection, and a part of myself I had always been missing."
"Troy and his team were extremely kind and sensitive. Super thorough. I could have never found all of the information that they did, or it would have taken me months if not years. Just genuine, kind people wanting to help reconnect families."
"A day and a half with Meagan and I knew both paternal parents' names. She was a professional, a counselor, and a friend through my discovery journey."
"By Monday we were discovering my biological father. It was an amazing experience we are still in awe of. We are forever grateful for the wonderful gift we've received."
"I have been looking for my dad my whole life. DiscoverFamily.net made this possible! We have 31 years of catching up to do. Today is just the beginning."
"Thank you so much for helping me in my search. Your team was excellent and helped me locate my bio father. I had been searching for years, but your team helped me figure it out in days."
Everyone's journey looks different. Tell us where you are and we'll point you in the right direction.
This is exactly what our Search Angels do. Tell us a little about your situation and we'll get started, free of charge.
Request free helpDownload our free Starter Guide to understand DNA testing, how to read your matches, and what to expect on this journey.
Get the Starter GuideSearching for a grandparent, sibling, child, or the birth parent of a minor? Our recommended paid professional can help with cases outside our focus.
Find a professionalPassionate about genealogy and DNA? Join our team of Search Angels and help others find the answers that changed your life.
Join the teamReal volunteers. Real expertise. Real compassion.
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Genetic Genealogist
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Adoptive Father
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