Adoption Resources

Adoption Search and Reunion Guide for Young Adults 

People have different reasons for beginning the birth family search process. An adopted person may wish to locate a birth mother or father, a sibling, or other relative. Some common reasons for beginning a search may include

• To access medical history
• To find out about one’s ethnic history
• To get answers to questions about one’s  birth, childhood, or why you were placed for adoption
• To seek a personal relationship with one’s birth relatives

The Adoption Search and Reunion Guide for Young Adults serves as a “how to” guide for those who want to engage in the search process.

Illinois Central Region Adoption resource guide 

This resource guide offers users an updated listing of adoption agencies within the Central Illinois, along with a listing of statewide attorneys who specialize in adoption.