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Chicago Adoption

Welcome to the Chicago, IL Adoption page. This is your central location for information on all things adoption, in or near Chicago, IL. Here you can find help and resources about adopting a child, finding local adoption agencies, attorneys, and other services; forums, laws, blogs and more. We can help if you're facing an unplanned pregnancy and are considering adoption. Looking for birthfamily? Check out the adoption registry today. You won't find a better resource anywhere about adoption in Chicago, IL. Can't find what you're looking for? Send us your questions.

Adoption Professionals Near Chicago, IL

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International

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The Cradle is one of the most respected organizations in the U.S. Since our founding in 1923, we have placed 14,000 children into loving homes. We are a non-profit, licensed, full-service adoption agency with an accredited Russian adoption program.  [more]

The Cradle (visit website)
(847) 475-5800, (800) 272-3534

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Unexpected Pregnancy Hotline We offer free counseling and support. Talk with a trained counselor who will help you explore your options and determine your future. 800-537-2229   [more]

LDS Family Services (visit website)
(800) 537-2229

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See All Illinois Adoption Professionals

Illinois Adoption Attorneys
Illinois Adoption Agencies
Illinois Birthmother Housing
Illinois Home Studies
Illinois Education & Training

Illinois International Adoption
Illinois Counselors & Therapists
Illinois Infertility
Illinois State Foster Care Managers
Illinois State Licensing Specialists

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Unplanned Pregnancy

If you are pregnant and considering adoption, visit the Adoption Directory to speak with a caring professional in Illinois.You can also view profiles of hopeful adoptive couples in or near Chicago, IL in the listing below, provided as a service of ParentProfiles.com.

Couples Hoping to Adopt Near Chicago, IL

View profiles of hopeful adoptive parents or create your own adoption profile today on ParentProfiles.com (A service of Adoption Profiles, LLC).

Featured Illinois Couples from Parent Profiles

Josh & Tammy (from Illinois)

Hi! We're excited to start this journey into parenthood through open adoption, and thank you for taking the time to get to know us a little better. We've got tons of love and support to offer a child, and can't wait to share more of ourselves with you.

[our letter]  [about us]  [favorites]  [album]  [journal]  [contact us]  

Torsten & Astrid

Ryan & Jody

Richard & Michelene

Ted & Meredith

See All Illinois Couples Hoping to Adopt through ParentProfiles.com.

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Children Waiting for Adoption Near Chicago, IL

Are you ready to be a parent? There are tens of thousands of children in the United States foster system and many more available children worldwide. There are many children in Illinois who are hoping to be adopted.

We're sorry, Illinois does not currently feature children in The Adoption.com Photolisting. Contact your state officials if you'd like to see children waiting for adoption in the Adoption.com photolisting.

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Chicago, IL Adoption Forums

LSSI (Lutheran), Catholic Charities, Family Resource Ctr & Childrens Home + Aid

October 28, 2009, 3:04 pm

Hi Abby, I just saw your post. I am new to this process and looking for info like you were and ...

Welcome to the Local Adoption Forums!

June 7, 2009, 12:23 pm

Hi everyone! My husband and I adopted our daughter in 2006. She's a beautiful 3 year old that ...

See what other people are saying about Chicago in the adoption forums.

ISO Birth family of male born 12/26/49 in ...

...Chicago, IL on 12/26/49. He passed away 2 years ago (it will be 2 years this Christmas Eve) and ...

ISO Dwarf birthmother female born 1976 Mary ...

...Chicago in 1976 at St. Mary of Nazaeth on Division. I am now 30? but Catholic charities may ...

Male ISO birth parents chicago area 11/30/67

I was born 3 weeks premature on November 30 1967 my name before I was adopted was possibly Scott. I ...

OT- Going to Chicago

...Chicago for a girls weekend in October and am looking for suggestion of stuff that we HAVE to ...

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Illinois Adoption Laws

• Illinois - Access to Adoption Records Requirements
• Illinois - Adoption Statutes Citations and Contacts
• Illinois - Consent to Adoption
• Illinois - Parties to an Adoption
• Illinois - Putative Fathers
• Illinois - State Regulation of Adoption Expenses
• Illinois - Infant Safe Haven Laws
• Illinois - Use of Advertisers and Facilitators
• Illinois - State Statutes Regarding International Adoptions

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Chicago Adoption Registry

Adoptees

Birthmothers

Birthfathers

Siblings, etc

Jan 21, 1958 (M) - In response to my request for non identifying information about my birth mother, this is what i was given. at ... [ more ]

Apr 10, 1964 (F) - Found!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [ more ]

May 7, 1966 (F) - I was adopted by gerald & jean keenan [ more ]

Sep 11, 1968 (F) - Registration no. h154cgm77625 female adoptee iso dob 11 sep 1968 il [ more ]

Oct 14, 1989 (F) - Had 2 other children at time my landlord george kaplan set up a private adoption thru his lawyer adoption parents ... [ more ]

Mar 10, 1987 (F) - Brenda kaye was named after her aunt.we lived in cicero,ill at the time she was born. she was born @ a hospital ... [ more ]

Mar 6, 1969 (F) - The adoptive parents are both school/university teachers,who resided in the hyde park community of Chicago,il. [ more ]

Dec 21, 1971 (F) - Birthmothers age at adoption was 11yrs old.birthmothers age at birth was 11 yrs old. decree date is unknown to her. [ more ]

Mar 19, 1984 (F) - Adoption date is approximate. [ more ]

Aug 28, 1966 (M) - I have a photo of him before he was adopted. he looks just like me. he is of a mixed background. mother= cau ... [ more ]

Nov 30, 1956 (F) - Was adopted by her mothers new husband [ more ]

Dec 31, 1959 - Mother's maiden name: mary lucas father may not bwe named but is craig braun. mother was student at loyola ... [ more ]

Nov 30, 1953 (F) - Sister possibly adopted by a family named kenneth and shirley fletcher. born between 1953 and 1957. [ more ]

Sep 26, 1962 (M) - Birthname might be kendrell [ more ]

Oct 5, 1950 (F) - I am doing this for a dear friend who has wanted to know for years who her birth mother and brothers are. [ more ]

Aug 17, 1987 (M) - Teenage birth mother. college bound to california. lived with grandmother at time of birth. [ more ]

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Chicago Adoption Blogs

In The News: Adoption is a Big Deal

Ok, I know we are all sick of reading/hearing about the Madonna adoption saga, but bear ... [ more ]

Illinois Bill Could Give Adoptees Rights to ...

Illinois is trying to pass a bill that would make it easier for adult adoptees to get ... [ more ]

New Study Shows that Adoption is More ...

...Chicago.edu/SSR/journal/contents/v80n1.html ?erFrom=5104483151880976664Guest Foster children not being assessed for mental health problems The second study cites some rather grim statistics... [ more ]

Adoption Specialty Doctors- States G-L

The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) maintains a list of doctors with a special ... [ more ]

Adoption Disruption Help

Transitions Group Home Out-of-home placement and counseling

www.transitionsgrouphome.com

Dove Adoptions Int'l

Dedicated to seeking the best wel- fare for the children of the world.

www.adoptions.net

Adoption Connection

Making Sure Babies are Happy. Find a loving family for your baby.

www.AdoptionConnection.org