Adopting A Baby In Illinois

For over 30 years adoption center of illinois has been committed to a contemporary and compassionate approach to adoption.

Adopting a baby in illinois. A person authorized by a court to consent to adoption has consented. Once a child is adopted dcfs is no longer involved in or responsible for the care supervision or custody of the child. They do not have a legal disability. In foster care the age range of children can be anywhere from infant to 18 years old.

The child s biological parents have placed the child in the custody of the prospective. There are 17 920 children in foster care in illinois. What are the laws and qualifications for adopting a child in illinois. Adoption establishes you as a child s legal parent with all the rights and responsibilities of a child born to you.

3 347 of these children are waiting for adoptive families. Placing a baby for adoption in illinois over the years angel adoption has helped thousands of expectant mothers from chicago springfield peoria and other illinois cities receive up to date adoption information and support. Agency assisted adoption placement aap program with the aap program prospective adoptive parents have already identified a potential birth parent residing in illinois who is considering placing a child for adoption. Finding out you are pregnant can be an emotional time especially if the pregnancy is unexpected.

A reputable adult a husband and wife jointly a minor with leave of the court. Information on illinois waiting children. They have a good reputation. Our agency supports both potential birth parents and prospective adoptive parents throughout the adoption process.

The child has been surrendered to an agency and the agency has consented to adoption. They have lived in illinois for at least six months or if they are a member of the armed forces they have lived in.