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Established in 2011, CAFG is dedicated to the advancement of forensic genealogy, which is genealogical research, analysis, and reporting in cases with legal implications. CAFG promotes high standards of professional and ethical conduct, provides education and training opportunities, and assists in professional development through mentorship, membership levels, credentialing, and awarding of fellowships.
CAFG’s Volunteer Initiative Program (VIP) offers members the opportunity to work on real-world cases gaining valuable experience while also giving back to local communities. Participants of past VIP projects have located living descendants of former land owners in order to clear title on an abandoned property, found the next-of-kin of deceased military veterans to return lost or missing Purple Heart medals, and identified over thirty living relatives of a child aging out of the foster care system. Throughout these projects, mentors guide each volunteer and provide thoughtful and constructive feedback on their work product.
Each year, the educational arm of CAFG also holds the Forensic Genealogy Institute (FGI) in Dallas, Texas, offering students the opportunity to learn from leading experts in forensic genealogy. In March 2015, CAFG featured two brand-new courses – the Forensic Genealogy Master Practicum and Advanced Genetic Genealogy and Unknown-Parentage Cases. Details for 2016 FGI will be released later this year. Learn more at http://www.forensicgenealogists.org.
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