Every day, adoptees and others with unknown parents find their birth families with DNA testing. This involves carefully analyzing DNA matches to determine who closely they are related and oftentimes using Mirror Trees, which are described above. These methods are described, along with two case studies that show how DNA helped find unknown fathers.
Using DNA for Adoption & Unknown Parentage Work
In many states, adoptees have no or limited rights to information on their birth families. This is why DNA is important for many adoptees looking for their birth families. Learn techniques and resources for adoptees and others with unknown parents.
Adoption & Unknown Parentage Case Studies
This webinar describes two case studies of adoptees. Both used DNA to find their birth families. Learn the steps required for each case.
Handouts
Finding Birth Families Using DNA
12 Things to Know About DNA Testing
DNA Detectives Chart
QUESTION LOG Finding Birth Families Using DNA