Resources
You can find ICSA "How-To" Guides, translation services, and more.
ICSA "How-To" Guides
DNA
Other
Translation Services
These are translation services that some ICSA members have used and can recommend. Be sure to get all Chinese text in an electronic document (such as Word or Google doc) to allow you to easily use it later if you need it.
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More Resources
Region-Specific Search Projects
Chongqing Roots of Love focused on searching in Chongqing Municipality
Nanchang Project focused on searching in Jiangxi Province
Other Resources
Facebook Groups a comprehensive list of all the groups focused on searching and specific provinces and orphanages (compiled by Meta Meulenbelt-Hörz)
Searching Resources from China’s Children International
DNA Painter predicted relationships based on shared DNA
Baidu Maps China's Google Maps equivalent. Use street view to explore your home town! Search by Chinese characters for best results.
Reunion Stories & Adoptee Voices
Join groups, follow adoptees, and watch, listen, and read their stories.