Description:

Offers post-placement and post-adoption support services and visits for adoption finalization. Services include:

- Non-identifying birth family background information
- Mediated communication between birth and adoptive families
- Search and reunion services
- Ongoing support group meetings
- Counseling services

Eligibility:

Open to all.

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

Fees vary; No fee for initial consultation.

Intake Process:

Call or email to schedule appointment.

Documents Required:
- Varies, depending on services.
For an archive search a written request is required and should include:
- Full name
- Date of Birth
- Copy of driver's license or State ID
- Current contact information
- If you were adopted, include your adoptive parent's names
- If you are birth parent, include your name at the time of placement along with the child's birth date
- If you are an adult child of a deceased birth parent, include your parent's death certificate and proof of your relationship to him or her, such as your birth certificate.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

Please contact Sue Fowler at sfowler@catholiccharities.net or 847-782-4126 for information on volunteer opportunities.

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

February 13, 2023

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