About this template
Building a comprehensive family tree requires organizing a vast amount of genealogical data, from direct parentage to extended relatives and historical dates. This Family Tree Development Google Form template is designed to streamline the collection of ancestral information, making it simple to gather names, dates of birth, maiden names, and last known contact details for multiple generations.
Whether you are a social worker mapping a child's heritage, a volunteer researcher conducting genealogical investigations, or an individual documenting your family history, this form provides a structured intake framework. It captures essential paternal and maternal lineages, CASA advocate details, project tracking hours, and contact information for extended relatives in an organized, easy-to-review format.
Doc2Form enables you to instantly convert and customize this template into a live Google Form, allowing respondents to securely submit lineage details from any device. Centralize your historical research, eliminate messy paperwork, and keep all ancestral data neatly organized in a connected spreadsheet.
Key features
- Collect structured maternal and paternal lineage data in one place
- Track case details, project hours, and advocate information seamlessly
- Gather extended relative contact details and relationship history
- Instantly sync all family tree submissions to a Google Sheets spreadsheet
- Fully customizable questions to fit your specific research or casework needs
Use cases
- Child welfare and CASA casework tracking ancestral connections
- Genealogical research projects and family history archives
- Family reunion planning and heritage documentation
- Adoption and foster care background investigations
What this form collects
- Child's Name (Short answer)Enter the full legal name of the child or primary subject.
- Submission Date (Date)Select today's date.
- JQ Number / Case ID (Short answer)Enter the assigned case number or identifier if applicable.
- Age (Short answer)Enter the current age of the child.
- Hours Spent on Project (Short answer)Enter the total time invested in gathering this family tree information.
- CASA's Name (Short answer)Enter the full name of the Court Appointed Special Advocate.
- CASA's Phone Number (Short answer)Enter the best contact phone number for the CASA.
- CASA's E-Mail Address (Short answer)Enter the professional email address for the CASA.
- Mother's Name (Legal & Maiden) (Short answer)Enter the mother's full legal name, including her maiden name.
- Mother's Date of Birth (Date)Enter the mother's date of birth if known.
- Father's Name (Short answer)Enter the father's full legal name.
- Father's Date of Birth (Date)Enter the father's date of birth if known.
- Additional Maternal Family Last Name (Short answer)Enter any additional family surnames associated with the maternal side.
- Relative Information - Relative 1 (Short answer)Provide details for an extended family member (Name and Relationship to Child).
- Relative 1 - Last Known Address (Paragraph)Enter the last known mailing address for this relative.
- Relative 1 - Last Known Phone & Email (Paragraph)Provide the phone number and email address for this relative, if known.
- Relative Information - Relative 2 (Short answer)Provide details for another extended family member (Name and Relationship to Child).
- Relative 2 - Contact Details & Address (Paragraph)Enter the last known address, phone number, and email for this relative.
- Additional Notes or Family History (Paragraph)Share any extra background information, historical notes, or helpful context for building this family tree.
FAQ
How do I share this family tree form with respondents?
Once Doc2Form generates your Google Form, you can easily share it via a direct link, email invitation, or embed it on your website for respondents to fill out.
Can I add more fields for additional relatives?
Yes! Because the form is native to Google Forms, you can open it in the standard Google editor at any time to add, remove, or rearrange questions to fit your exact project requirements.
Where is the submitted family tree data stored?
All responses are automatically saved to a secure Google Sheet linked directly to your form, making it easy to review, sort, and export your genealogical data.
Is this family tree template free to use?
Yes, Doc2Form provides free instant conversion of this template into your Google Drive account with no hidden fees.
Get this form in your Google Drive
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