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What does NPE mean?
Isaac Wilson December 29, 2023
The acronym “NPE” has many possible definitions in relation to DNA testing and family discoveries. It is commonly defined as “Non-Paternity Event,” “Not Parent Expected” or other versions defining an…
What is Kinship adoption?
Isaac Wilson November 28, 2023
Kinship adoption is a type of adoption where a child is adopted by a family member or someone else with a close familial relationship to the child. Some key points…
Using Ancestry DNA Testing to Find Your Birth Parents in a Closed Adoption
Troy Olson December 17, 2022
If you were adopted as a child and are now looking to find your birth parents, you may be wondering where to start. One option that many people in your…
Navigating a DNA Discovery: Tips and Strategies
Troy Olson December 17, 2022
If you’ve recently taken a DNA test with a company like Ancestry.com or 23andMe.com, you may be in for a surprise. DNA tests can reveal all sorts of interesting information…
A Twin’s Promise – Podcast Episode 4
Troy Olson July 14, 2020
Hear Tiffany’s remarkable story! An adoptee who along with her identical twin sister longed to find and contact their birth father. You can listen above, or also find this podcast…
How to search for a birth parent(s) if you know their name(s) – Part 2 – The Tools
Troy Olson October 11, 2019
Before we dive in, I just want to confirm that you first read Part 1 of this series. You don’t want to go down a rabbit hole chasing the wrong…