03.14.24
What Does Post Adoption Support Look Like for Birth Parents?
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 [...]
03.01.24
Why does adoption cost so much?
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
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
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
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 [...]
05.28.23
Adoption: An Extended Family Network
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 [...]
04.26.23
How to prepare for an adoption home study
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, [...]
03.01.23
Adoptees and Self Identity
Who am I? Where do I come from? What is my racial / ethnic background? Who are my ancestors? These are the questions most people ask as part of exploring [...]
12.28.22
What’s Involved in Finalizing Your Adoption Plan?
ACI is dedicated to demystifying the process of adoption for parents considering placing a child for adoption. Our blog series ACI’s Ask a Question About Adoption has resources for expectant [...]
08.05.22
What is a Hospital Adoption Plan for Expectant Parents?
ACI is dedicated to demystifying the process of adoption for parents considering placing a child for adoption. Our blog series ACI’s Ask a Question About Adoption has resources for expectant [...]