Since opening in 1923, The Cradle has helped place more than 16,000 children into forever families. Learn more at Cradle.org or call 847-475-5800. Want to speak with a Cradle counselor about an unplanned pregnancy? Call 800-CRADLE4 (800-272-3534).
Our holistic approach to lifelong support is unlike any other adoption and child welfare agency in the nation. Our team of social workers, counselors, and outreach staff offer trustworthy, ethical, and lifelong support to tens of thousands of people touched by adoption, including birth parents, adopted persons, and adoptive parents. Services include options counseling for women facing unplanned pregnancies, pre and post adoption education for parents, an adoption-competent clinical therapy program, outreach and education, and placement services. The Cradle is the only adoption agency in the country with an on-site nursery. It is a safe, neutral place for infants to stay while their parents take the time they need to decide if adoption will be the plan for this child. The nursery also enables The Cradle to place infants whose special medical needs may mean that it takes a bit longer to find them a home that is prepared to help them thrive. We also offer training for prospective adoptive parents and adoption professionals through Adoption Learning Partners (ALP).
American Adoptions is one of the nation’s largest domestic adoption agencies, completing more than 300 adoptions each year. As a fully licensed national agency with 40+ years of experience in family building, we proudly serve both birth parents and adoptive families across the United States, providing trusted guidance at every step of the journey.
What sets us apart is the heart behind our work — our team includes adoptive parents, birth parents, and adoptees, offering true firsthand insight into the adoption process. This unique perspective allows us to walk alongside expectant mothers and adoptive families with both compassion and expertise, ensuring outcomes that matter most.
Our Services Include:
Financial Assistance for Birth Parents
24/7 Counseling & Support
Financial Protection for Adoptive Parents
Shorter Wait Times & Personalized Adoption Plans
Trusted Legal & Professional Referrals
…and more
Every adoption story has its own unique beginning and ending. Let us help you start yours today.
Contact us at 1-800-ADOPTION or adoptions@americanadoptions.com
Adoption Center of Illinois is an accredited, licensed agency, providing adoption services in Illinois over 35 years. Whether you are an expectant parent, birth parent, adoptive family, or adoptee we are here.