Con Tim Me

Con Tìm Mẹ (translated as “Child Searching for Mother”) is an adoptee-led nonprofit organization dedicated to reuniting families separated by adoption during the Vietnam War.

Mission & Purpose

Con Tìm Mẹ’s mission is to:

• Reconnect Vietnamese adoptees—especially those adopted during or after the Vietnam War—with their biological families.
• Recover lost histories, identities, and relationships disrupted by war and adoption.
• Provide a safe, culturally informed, and accessible platform for family reunification.

Core Services

1. Family Search Services:

   • For adoptees, birth families, and adoptive parents.
   • Includes online registration, confidential outreach, and personalized case support.

2. DNA Matching:

   • Offers free DNA kits and matching services for biological families.
   • Maintains a DNA database to facilitate matches.

3. Databases:

   • Adoptee Database: For individuals seeking their birth families.
   • Family Database: For Vietnamese families searching for lost children.

4. Expert Support:

   • Case reviews and matching by experienced volunteers.
   • Emotional and logistical support throughout the search process.

Ethics & Accessibility

• No fees for Vietnamese birth families.
• Donation-based model:
  • Suggested donation of $25 for DNA database inclusion.
  • $200 suggested for a full search with personalized support.
• Privacy-focused: All data is handled confidentially and ethically.

Community Impact

• A portion of donations supports Vietnamese families in need.
• Partners with trusted organizations in Vietnam.
• Aims to become a global, enduring platform for family reunification.