Our Story
Our story begins with the discovery of new family and a driving desire to help other families.
WarBabies is a dedicated organization that plays a vital role in connecting American Veterans and Amerasians with their biological families. This unique nonprofit focuses on utilizing DNA testing to facilitate these connections, emphasizing the importance of individual dignity and the quality of the service they provide.
At its core, WarBabies is committed to aiding those who have been affected by the complexities of war, particularly in establishing biological ties that were disrupted or lost. They offer research assistance for DNA-based family searches, primarily catering to American Veterans and Amerasians who are seeking to uncover their biological roots.
An integral part of WarBabies' mission is its advocacy for the rights of Amerasians, especially regarding their entitlement to U.S. citizenship. This aspect of their work underscores the organization's dedication to not only reuniting families but also ensuring that Amerasians receive the recognition and rights they deserve.
WarBabies upholds a strong commitment to diversity, both in its clientele and team composition, reflecting a broad spectrum of backgrounds and experiences. This inclusivity is a cornerstone of their approach, ensuring that they serve a wide range of individuals affected by war.
The organization operates on a not-for-profit basis, relying heavily on donations to cover expenses such as DNA kits and operational costs. These contributions are vital in enabling WarBabies to continue their invaluable work.
To get involved with WarBabies, there are several options. You can volunteer, make a donation, or help spread awareness about the organization's mission and impact. Volunteering can range from administrative support to hands-on involvement in their projects.
Our Mission
At WarBabies, we are dedicated to promoting the dignity and self-worth of all individuals we serve. Our mission is to empower American Veterans and Amerasians by providing guidance and education for those searching to discover their biological families. We assist them by offering tools for DNA testing and showing them how to search through public records and other resources to help uncover their connections.
While we do not charge for our services, there are expenses such as DNA kits, postage, and operational costs. Donations are essential to cover these expenses, allowing us to continue supporting individuals in their family search.
We are committed to inclusivity and do not discriminate against clients, staff, or volunteers based on race, religion, economic background, sexual orientation, gender, or requests for anonymity.
We also value our team members, ensuring they have reasonable work schedules, clear duties, and responsibilities. We encourage them to share ideas for improving the organization and provide them with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Testing is the key factor to finding any relatives out there. You can get started by purchasing your DNA Kit from one of these Top 3 recommended DNA Testing companies.
Donate a DNA Kit!
Each DNA kit from Ancestry, 23andMe, FTDNA and MyHeritage is approximately $120 with shipping included. If you would like to contribute so that we can purchase kits for Veterans or their Amerasian children, please do so securely by visiting our Donate to the Cause page.
Get Involved!!
Not everyone wants to get involved, but for those who have the time and talent, we are looking for a few good people to help us in our mission. Here is how you can help:
- Talk About It! - the more we talk about this subject, the more we can work through the complicated emotions that go along with War and the forgotten or unknown Amerasian children. If you are a Veteran, talk to your comrades and your family or reach out to us.
- Volunteer your time and talents - we need researchers and search angels to work on finding individuals, grant writers to help fund our mission, counselors to assist with the Reunification process and people to help us spread the word about our services.
- Make a donation - we never charge a fee for our services and operate voluntarily. We rely heavily on generous donations. All funding goes towards keeping our services free and include purchasing DNA Kits, Ancestry and Research Subscriptions and Postage.
- Write a letter or sign a petition - there are several efforts in the works. If you feel strongly, write your elected officials and DEMAND they do something to help the thousands of Amerasians who wish to become a US Citizen as their birth right! Sample letters here HR 4522.
- Download this FACT SHEET to share with everyone you know who is a Vet, related to a Vet, your government officials, media, or anyone who may be interested.
