This is a well-known genetic testing company and is a division of Gene by Gene. It was founded in 2000 and pioneered the field of genetic genealogy. They were one of the first companies to use DNA testing to establish relationships between individuals and determine ancestry. This is another good resource to use when beginning a birth family search.
Ancestry DNA is a popular genealogy company. They offer clear-cut historical insights, rich geographic details, connect you to the places in the world where your story started and even help discover living relatives. This is another good resource for adoptees beginning their birth family search journey.
23&Me is a popular genetic testing service and using this service is a good start for adoptees on their birth family search journey. Their website analyzes users’ genetic data and generates personalized reports based on scientific and medical research.
This organization explains the steps and information necessary for a birth family search. Adoption information disclosures, genetic test consent forms, and more are available to download. They published a flow chart about the birth family search process and additional help and information is available upon request.
Bao Bei Hui Jia is a Chinese birth family searching site where users can post searching posters for free. Users are encouraged to provide information like birthday, missing time, family seeker characterization, possible memories, etc. This is a great resource for Chinese adoptees or adoptive parents searching on behalf of their child.
An archive of a podcast that discusses the (birth family) searching journey in multiple perspectives (adoptees, birth parents, & searchers). This is a great resource for adoptees interested in learning about the birth family search process.
This is a support group for families and adoptees in the UK who have completed international adoption. They have in-person meetups, social media connection, as well as other community events.
This non-profit organization serves the South Asian LGBTQ+ community by promoting awareness, acceptance and empowerment through social, educational and advocacy-related events. They encourage volunteering for, donating for, and attending their advocacy and social events.
This organization offers ten counseling sessions at a reduced cost and free sessions are available to people who cannot afford the fee. Services are available from 10 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday. Counselors specialize in LGBTQ2SAI+ and gender-diverse related issues. This resource is great for people who are in need of therapy with diverse counselors.
These services are available to everybody in the queer community. This coalition is improves the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals through federal and local advocacy, education, and research.
