How to Start the Adoption Process in Illinois
You don’t have to know all the answers before reaching out. We’re here to talk it through with you.
You can begin exploring your options now—no pressure. No judgment. Just support.
How to Get Started
Call, text, or message us online.
You’ll be connected with a kind, experienced counselor who’s helped women from Chicago to Carbondale and everywhere in between.
Talk things through.
Share your concerns and your story. We’re here to listen.
Your situation is unique. We want to understand exactly what you are going through. Some of the questions we will ask include:
–Do you feel safe right now? Do you need a safer or less toxic place to live? For some women, their living circumstances needs to be addressed. We can help you do that.
–Do you have medical care?
–What kind of support do you have? Family? Friends?
–What kind of relationship do you have with the birth father?
–What is your biggest concern?
–How can we support you today, tomorrow, and in the coming months?
Build your plan—your way.
If you choose adoption, we’ll help you:
–Make sure you are supported during your pregnancy. This includes, but is not limited to, rent subsidies, travel costs, maternity clothing, communication, utilities, and a food allowance.
–Choose a family you love
–Decide how much contact you want
–Prepare for the hospital stay and who’ll be there
–Support your post-pregnancy journey
No matter where you are in Illinois—from the prairie towns to the towering Willis Tower in downtown Chicago—we’ve helped women just like you.
You don’t have to have it all figured out.
Unexpected Pregnancy Choices in Illinois
– What do I do now?
– Who can I talk to without being judged?
– Is adoption something I should consider?
Is Adoption Right for Me? What Illinois Women Are Asking
– What if I change my mind?
– Can I Choose the Adoptive Parents?
– Can I get financial help?
Choosing an Adoptive Family in Illinois
– Can I Choose the Adoptive Parents?
-How Do I Find a Perfect Adoptive Family?
– What Kind of Relationship Can I Have with an Adoptive Family
How to Start the Adoption Process in Illinois
– First Steps in Adoption
– What do You Need as a Birth Mother in Illinois
– Your Adoption Plan in Illinois
What is Open Adoption in Illinois, and Is It Right for Me?
– Why Do Women Choose an Open Adoption
– Details About an Open Adoption
– Questions to Ask About Adoption
Adoption Support for Birth Mothers in Illinois
– What Kind of Financial Support Can I Get?
–Can I Get Counseling During the Adoption Process?
–-Is There House and Medical Support
