two colleagues shaking handsThe Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) is a professional business league dedicated to advancing public awareness and understanding of the Forensic Genealogy profession while promoting and maintaining high standards of professional and ethical conduct.

Our objectives are to

  • Advance public awareness and understanding of the profession.
  • Encourage broader use of the services of qualified forensic genealogists.
  • Promote and maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct.
  • Encourage best practices in client services and business models.
  • Promote interchange of information among members through electronic forums, trade publications, meetings and seminars.
  • Provide education and training for professional advancement of membership.
  • Assist fellow members in professional development through mentoring, full membership, credentialing, and awarding of fellowships.
  • Influence legislation that impacts the profession or the ability to access public records.

Forensic genealogy – applying the highest genealogical standards to research, analysis, and reporting in cases with legal implications, usually involving living individuals.