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 in Boot Camp 5. These methods are described, along with two case studies that show how DNA helped find unknown fathers.

Note: As genetic genealogy is rapidly evolving, there may be some differences between your experience and the links or tools shown in the webinar and on handouts.

Videos

  • 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.

    To watch this video, please enter this password: birthdna

  • 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.

    To watch this video, please enter this password: birthdna

Handouts