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09.18.24

Advice for Approaching Adoption Search and Reunion

By Molly Berger, ACI Adoption Social Worker

Research shows that 95 percent of adoptions are “open adoptions” involving some communication between the adoptee and birth family. However, that wasn’t always the case nor is it always possible. [...]

06.20.24

Why Adoption Competent Therapy Matters

By Claire Dixon, ACI Clinical Director and Therapist

Adoption is a lifelong journey with complex emotional, psychological, and social dynamics that require specialized understanding and support. Adoption competent therapy matters to all impacted by adoption, including adoptees, birth [...]

03.01.24

Why does adoption cost so much?

By Molly Berger, ACI Adoption Social Worker

One of the first questions that people ask when considering adopting is: How much does adoption cost? Followed by: Why does adoption cost so much? The average adoption in the [...]

01.24.24

Choosing an Agency for an Adoption Home Study

By Jane Turner, ACI Program Coordinator, Executive Director Emeritus

Selecting the right adoption home study agency is a crucial step on your journey to adopting a child. The home study is a comprehensive assessment that evaluates your suitability to [...]

10.24.23

The Benefits of Open Communication in Adoption

By Pam Brown, ACI Expectant Parent Counselor

ACI was founded 35 years ago on the belief that best practice in adoption is to nurture and advocate for genuine, open communication. This goes for all involved. Most importantly, [...]

07.11.23

A Comprehensive Guide to Adoption Home Studies

By Teresa Bernu, ACI Executive Director

As you begin your adoption journey, one of your first steps will be completing a home study. This blog post is a guide to the different types of adoption home [...]

04.26.23

How to prepare for an adoption home study

By Teresa Bernu, ACI Executive Director

Adopting a child is an exciting and life-changing decision, but it can also feel overwhelming and complicated. You may be wondering what the process is like. In this blog post, [...]

03.01.21

How ACI Views Open Adoption

By Pam Brown, ACI Expectant Parent Counselor

Placing a child for adoption is one of the hardest things to consider. There are many factors weighing on the decision. One of the first questions most biological parents ask [...]

04.16.20

Transracial Adoption Support “It’s Much Bigger Than Hair”

ACI meets with many prospective adoptive parents who are considering adopting a child of another race, ethnicity, or culture. “It’s much bigger than hair”, before families commit to pursuing a [...]

04.01.20

Is Adoption Easy?

Is Adoption Easy? On March 7th, 2020, Adoption Center of Illinois held our annual ACI Gala. First, we want to thank everyone who attended and gave generously to our mission [...]