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.

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

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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