Illinois
Adoption resources and professionals, including public and private agencies, facilitators, attorneys, laws, and support groups for adoptive parents and families and those hoping to adopt, in Illinois.
Adoption Subsidy InformationFrom the North American Council on Adoptable Children, for special needs adoptions.
Relinquishment, Consent, Time to RevokeWhat you need to know about relinquishment of parental rights, consent to adoption, and the time to revoke.
Adopt in Illinois Mail ListA network of families/singles in IL who are seeking to adopt or have already adopted a child/children. Support, community.
Adoption Information Center of ILThe AICI facilitates the placement of waiting children in the state. Good basic information about getting started, costs, and procedures.
Adoptive Families TodayChicago area support group for present and future adoptive families: referrals, education, playgroups, meetings, social activities, newsletter, and an annual conference.
Center for Family BuildingLicensed agency, mainly domestic infant adoptions, working with parents 21-50 years of age. Located in Evanston.
Cradle, Inc., TheDomestic infant open adoption programs, international adoption, and a full range of pre- and post-adoption services. On-site nursery. Offices in several state locations.
Denise J. Patton, Attorney-at-LawRepresenting adoptive families in a variety of adoptions, serving Cook, Du Page, Kane, and Lake Counties. Located in Schaumburg.
European Adoption Consultants, Inc.Illinois branch office of this Ohio-licensed agency with many intercountry programs.
Evangelical Child and Family AgencyDomestic and international adoption programs for Protestant Evangelical Christians; several IL locations.
Finally FamilyA licensed international adoption agency located in down-town Chicago. International placements for everyone interested in adoption and homestudies for Illinois residents only.
Heart of God Orphanage/Haitian Adoption MinistriesChristian adoption ministry that cares for Haitian orphans while uniting them with loving families. Arlington Heights (US office).
Illinois Adoption Law OfficeIllinois adoption attorney (and adoptive mom of two) handles domestic, international, private and agency adoption.
Illinois Adoption StatutesFull text of the state statutes covering adoption, from the State Legislature. (Chapter 750, Article 50: Adoption)
LifelinkKorea, China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Bulgaria, and Russia adoption programs; special needs adoptions, and homestudy services.
New Life Social ServicesOffering domestic and intercountry adoption programs, this private child-welfare organization is located in Chicago.
Sunny Ridge Family CenterDomestic and international adoptions; also offers a no-charge maternity program for expectant mothers. Main location: Wheaton.
NAIC DatabaseThe National Adoption Information Clearinghouse database is a searchable tool to help locate public and private agencies, and professionals in every state. Select the state and the information needed.
A-Z Listing of Adoption Agencies & FacilitatorsFind an adoption agency or facilitator by name.
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