Reunion stories, genetic genealogy how-tos, and insights from our Search Angels.
The acronym “NPE” has many possible definitions about DNA testing and family discoveries. It is commonly defined as a “Non-Paternity Event,” “Not Parent Expected,” or other versions defining an event where the…
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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 about kinship…
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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 situation choose…
Read moreIf 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 about your…
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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 on your…
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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 person. We…
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We frequently get requests for help to find birth parents from adoptees and others, and a good portion of them already have a name and frequently other identifying information. This obviously makes…
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New York has historically had some of the most restrictive laws for the sealing of adoption records. But decades of effort have turned the tides, and soon those adopted in New York…
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