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Illinois Adoption Information

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Adoption in Illinois

Before you can begin an adoption process, there are several decisions to be made. Do you want to adopt and infant or an older child? Do you want to adopt in Illinois or internationally?

Who May Adopt In Illinois

In Illinois you may adopt a child if you are at least 21 years old. You may be married, divorced or single. If you are separated, you must have lived apart from your spouse for 12 months or more. It is not necessary for you to own your own home, only that you have enough space for your new child.

Illinois International Adoption

If you are interested in an international adoption, you must work with an agency that is specifically ... [more]

Adoption Professionals in Illinois

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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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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 Illinois in the listing below, provided as a service of ParentProfiles.com.

Couples Hoping to Adopt in Illinois

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

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Children Waiting for Adoption in Illinois

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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Illinois Adoption Forums

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Illinois Adoption Laws



Illinois Adoption Registry

Adoptees
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Siblings, etc
Mar 1, 1973 (F) - Adoption location: ILlinois. registration no. a0b9faa2006c female adoptee iso dob 01 mar 1973 IL comments: i have ... [ more ]
Nov 18, 1958 (F) - I was adopted when i was approx. 2 1/2 years old. my adopted parents names were john j. & norma j. templin. my ... [ more ]
Jan 28, 1987 (F) - Birth mother: robin churchILl [ more ]
Jan 25, 1968 (M) - Born at 10:55 p.m. [ more ]
Jun 26, 1967 (M) - I signed the papers on july 3,1967, so the adoption took place sometime after that. [ more ]
Mar 3, 1969 (M) - I don't know or remember most of this, i was too distraught and put it out of my mind. [ more ]
Apr 11, 1986 (M) - He was born 6 & 1/2 weeks premature; had severe food allergies as a chILd. i last saw him in chicago when he was ... [ more ]
Apr 10, 1991 (M) - Have original birth certificate! [ more ]
Nov 21, 1987 (F) - The adoptive parents had an older chILd. [ more ]
Mar 12, 1974 (F) - Adoption location: texas. registration no. a50c9f3e0172 birthfather iso female adoptee dob 12 mar 1974 IL ... [ more ]
Apr 22, 1987 (F) - Catholic charities adoption. birthmother julie lagear (maiden name) birthfather daryl sutor birthname given by ... [ more ]
Sep 30, 1964 (M) - Birth mothers name was diane worst and attended st aquainis high school at 72nd and merrILl avenue in chicago, ... [ more ]
May 4, 1974 (M) - Birth mother and father were young, around college age [ more ]
Feb 9, 1959 (F) - Private adoption, possibly arranged by dr. placed for adoption within 2-3 days of birth. [ more ]
Oct 3, 1930 (F) - Adoption location: beardstown ILlinois. registration no. a39f6c4b0204 daughter searching on behalf of mother ... [ more ]
Jan 9, 1952 (F) - Iso baby girl debates born to elsie "helen" debates. we are unsure of date. it could be 50,51,52. adopted thru ... [ more ]


Illinois Adoption Blogs

I have been following this story for several days now, and each article that comes out ... [ more ]
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