A Starter Guide to Finding Birth Parents
Three steps to reconnect with the family you have not yet met. Whether you are just starting out or staring at DNA results wondering what to do next, this free guide walks you through exactly where to begin.
What’s inside the guide
You are not alone, and you do not have to do this by yourself. DiscoverFamily.net is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose volunteer Search Angels have helped people across the country get closer to the answers they've been searching for — completely free. This guide is short on purpose. The most important thing is to start.
- Step 1 — Take a DNA Test. Learn which test to take, why AncestryDNA gives you the best chance of finding matches, and exactly how to get started.
- Step 2 — Gather Your Story. While you wait for results, collect every piece of information about your birth and adoption. Small details can break a case wide open.
- Step 3 — Get Help. When you're ready, our volunteer Search Angels may be able to help — reviewing your DNA matches, building family trees, and working to uncover more answers.
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