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. [...]

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 [...]

Choosing adoptive parents for your child is a deeply personal and significant decision. We understand adoption is not an easy choice. Firstly, you should know your rights when considering placing [...]

When a family is expanded through adoption, two families (the child’s birth family and adoptive family) are joined together for a lifetime creating their own extended family network. Navigating post [...]

Choosing to place a child for adoption in order to best provide for them is definitely one of the hardest decisions that a parent will ever make. Many parents consider [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

For decades, Adoption Center of Illinois has been dedicated to ethical, compassionate, and innovative adoption practices. Foundational to ACI’s principles, founder Richard Pearlman and Executive Director Emeritus, Jane Turner, examined [...]