At DiscoverFamily.net, we uphold the highest standards of ethical search practices in our mission to reunite adoptees with their birth families. For adoptees navigating the complexities of searching for birth parents, ethical considerations are paramount. In this blog post, we’ll explore what ethical search practices entail and why they matter to adoptees. Understanding Ethical Search
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The adoption triad refers to the three primary entities involved in the adoption process: birth parents, adoptive parents, and the adoptee. It recognizes the interconnected relationships and shared experiences among these three essential components in the adoption journey. The concept emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and understanding the perspectives, emotions, and needs of each member
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An adoption agency plays a crucial role in facilitating the complex and sensitive process of adoption. It provides essential services for birth parents, adoptive parents, and, most importantly, the child being adopted. Why is an Adoption Agency Important? Key reasons why adoption agencies are important include: 1. Expert Guidance: Adoption agencies offer expertise in navigating
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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 discovery of different biological parentage than previously known. At DIscoverFamily.net, we have received thousands of request from people worldwide trying to determine who
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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 is to use Ancestry DNA testing to try to locate their birth parents. Ancestry DNA testing involves providing a saliva sample, which is then analyzed to
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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 favorite podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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 have seen it happen, and it’s not fun! So at this point, let’s assume you have a name and hopefully some other “identifying
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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 the search much quicker because you are not asking WHO are they, but now you are asking WHERE are they? Before I dive
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We are happy to announce that our podcast is now live at the following locations: Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Anchor.fm Google Podcasts Be sure to check it out and subscribe! We have new episodes in the works! Our mission is to provide the tools and support for all those searching for missing or unknown family
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