This page is a curated collection of external organizations, tools, and databases that complement your search journey. Whether you are looking for emotional support, guidance on using DNA results, access to historical records, or a connection with the broader genealogy community, the links below have been reviewed by our team and are actively maintained. None of these are Search Angels - they are independent resources we trust and recommend.
Support and Community
Concerned United Birthparents (CUB) is a nonprofit organization offering support groups and resources for birth parents, adoptees, and adoptive families. https://concernedunitedbirthparents.org
Lost Daughters A community and blog written by adoptees, for adoptees - exploring the emotional and personal dimensions of adoption and search. https://www.thelostdaughters.com
Also-Known-As: A nonprofit supporting internationally adopted individuals with programs, community, and resources. https://www.alsoknownas.org
DNA and Genetic Genealogy Resources
DNAAdoption is focused on helping adoptees and others use DNA testing to find their biological families. Tutorials, methodology guides, and community support. https://dnaadoption.org
Carrefour ADN, a French-language genetic genealogy organization and community for DNA-based family searches. https://carrefouradn.org
Records and Archives
National Archives and Records Administration: The official U.S. government archive. Essential for accessing federal records, military records, immigration documents, and more. https://www.archives.gov
Digital Public Library of America: A vast digital collection of historical records, photographs, newspapers, and documents from libraries and archives across the United States. https://dp.la
Irish Catholic Parish Registers at the NLI The National Library of Ireland's digitized collection of Catholic parish registers - essential for Irish genealogy research. https://registers.nli.ie
The Digital Archive (Norwegian National Archives), Norway's national archive, offers digitized records for Norwegian genealogy research. https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/content/start-genealogy
Portale Antenati (Italian Civil Records) Italy's national portal for digitized civil and parish records - covering births, marriages, and deaths across Italian regions. https://antenati.cultura.gov.it
JewishGen is the primary online resource for Jewish genealogy, offering databases, research tools, and community support to trace Jewish family history worldwide. https://www.jewishgen.org
International Adoption Resources
China's Children International Resources and support specifically for families and individuals connected to Chinese international adoption, including birth parent search guidance. https://chinaschildreninternational.org
ICS China - Adoptee Resources: Additional resources for adoptees with connections to China. https://www.icsachina.org/adoptees
Genealogy Organizations
National Genealogical Society: The leading American organization for genealogy education, standards, and research. Search Angels is an organizational member. https://www.ngsgenealogy.org
Encyclopedia Britannica - Genealogy: A solid reference overview of genealogy as a discipline, methods, and history. https://www.britannica.com/topic/genealogy
