Once a child is adopted dcfs is no longer involved in or responsible for the care supervision or custody of the child.
Adopting a baby in illinois.
A person can adopt a child if.
They have a good reputation.
The child s biological parents have placed the child in the custody of the prospective.
They do not have a legal disability.
A person authorized by a court to consent to adoption has consented.
Information on illinois waiting children.
A reputable adult a husband and wife jointly a minor with leave of the court.
Our agency approves illinois families for adoption according to dcfs standards and illinois law.
Aci s commitment to all families.
We are committed to a contemporary and compassionate approach to adoption.
There are 17 920 children in foster care in illinois.
As we navigate the circumstances surrounding covid 19 aci remains open.
The child has been surrendered to an agency and the agency has consented to adoption.
The children in illinois who are ready to be adopted are generally school aged children 8 years old and above and often part of sibling groups.
In foster care the age range of children can be anywhere from infant to 18 years old.
What are the laws and qualifications for adopting a child in illinois.
To maintain the health and safety of aci employees our staff is working remotely as much as practical.
Adoption establishes you as a child s legal parent with all the rights and responsibilities of a child born to you.
3 347 of these children are waiting for adoptive families.
A child is available for adoption in illinois if.