Jay Rosenzweig is the founder and CEO of BirthParentFinder.com, a leading national platform dedicated to reuniting adoptees with their birth families. With over four decades of experience in investigative services, Jay has become a prominent figure in the field of birth family reunification.

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In 2006, inspired by a personal experience helping his niece locate her birth family, Jay established BirthParentFinder.com. The company leverages a combination of traditional investigative techniques and modern genetic genealogy to facilitate connections between adoptees and their biological relatives. Under his leadership, the organization has assisted thousands of individuals, often taking on cases pro bono to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder reunifications.

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Jay's professional journey began in 1982 when he was hired as an undercover investigator for a warehouse in California. This initial role sparked his interest in the field, leading him to pursue a career in private investigation. By 1990, he had founded J R Investigations, offering services such as surveillance, background checks, and missing person searches. His expertise and dedication to the profession earned him the title of "Investigator of the Year" from the California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI) in 1995. Jay served as CALI's President in 1997 and Chairman of the Board in 1998, and he continues to contribute to the organization as Chairman of the Board.  

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His work has garnered significant media attention. Notably, in 2014, Jay assisted KTLA Morning News Anchor Chris Schauble in locating his biological mother and other relatives. The story received national recognition, earning a Golden Mike Award from the Radio and Television News Association of Southern California in 2015, as well as a SoCal Journalism Award from the Los Angeles Press Club .

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In 2021, Jay was honored with the Distinguished Achievement Award by CALI, acknowledging his exceptional contributions to the field and his commitment to volunteerism. 

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Jay has been a regular guest on KTLA's lifestyle show Off the Clock since 2021, where he shares captivating narratives of family reunification alongside host Chris Schauble. His company's proficiency in genealogical research and DNA analysis has led to numerous adoption stories being featured on Off the Clock's "Finding Family" segment. Jay's contributions to the show's segment underscore the profound impact of reestablishing connections with one's biological family.

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In May 2024, Jay collaborated with Chris Schauble to co-host "Finding Family DNA," a YouTube and podcast series that highlights adoption reunions and the application of DNA in discovering lost connections. "Finding Family DNA" received a Gold Podcast Award in the "Podcast Series – Interview & Talk Show" category. At present, Jay hosts the show alongside co-host Misty Gillis, a nationally recognized genetic genealogist.

 

With nearly four decades of investigative experience and a passion for connecting families, Jay combines traditional PI techniques and modern DNA tools to bring families together—often in deeply moving, TV‑worthy reunions.

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Through BirthParentFinder.com, Jay Rosenzweig continues to make a profound impact on the lives of individuals seeking to reconnect with their birth families, combining his investigative expertise with a compassionate approach to reunification.