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ADOPTION INFORMATION FOR BIRTH PARENTS
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ADOPTION-LINK CAN
WORK ONLY WITH BIRTH MOTHERS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND SURROUNDING SUBURBS. We can go as far north as the
Illinois state line, as far west as Rockford, and as far south as Kankakee.
Your baby must be born in the state of Illinois in order for us to be able to
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| 1-800-401-3906 (this number is for birth mothers only) |
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If you are an expectant or new mother and feel uncertain about whether to
parent your child, here is some information about Adoption-Link, a licensed
adoption agency. Adoption-Link works exclusively with birth mothers of
African-American or biracial babies, providing counseling and other services
which help to make a tough decision like this. If you decide adoption is the
right choice for you, your child can be immediately placed in a loving,
permanent home that you have chosen. Or if you prefer a closed adoption,
Adoption-Link will choose a qualified family for you. Adoption-Link provides
the degree of comfort that's right for you. Adoption-Link does not utilize
foster care.
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| WE CAN HELP! |
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Our services are always confidential.
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We will help you explore your options in order to make the best decision
possible for you and your baby. We are also available for counseling and/or
referrals for counseling after you place your baby for adoption.
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Our staff is trained to be aware of the unique needs of African-American birth
parents and babies.
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We facilitate open, semi-open, or closed adoptions, depending on your
preference.
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We always have many qualified adoptive families waiting.
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We strive to provide services to ALL birth mothers regardless of health status,
mental illness, drug and alcohol use, etc.
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We return every call promptly, so please leave your name and a number where you
can be reached. We are here to help. Please call our birth mother line:
1-800-401-3906.
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All birthparents are welcome and eligible to participate in our program. Our
office hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Our telephone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your social worker
will provide you her cell phone number in case of emergency.
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The following services are provided by Adoption-Link:
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Counseling as needed by a qualified social worker
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Assessment of current financial need
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Initial paperwork to establish a relationship and take care of your baby after
delivery
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Determination of both parents' rights and location
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Choice of adoptive families by reviewing various families' profiles or by
agency determination
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Decision concerning open or closed adoption
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Formation of an adoption plan
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Final and irrevocable surrenders of parental rights
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Post-adoption counseling
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Facilitation of communication through letters, pictures, meetings, etc., for
those who choose an open adoption
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Our policy is to treat you with the dignity and respect that you deserve.
Adoption is your free choice. After the birth of your child, you have the next
72 hours to think clearly again about your decision to place your child for
adoption. Before taking final and irrevocable surrenders, the social worker
will speak with you about the permanency of these surrenders. We keep all your
information confidential and are unable to speak with anyone else about your
pregnancy or adoption plan unless you provide a written release to that effect.
Your confidentiality is of utmost importance to us. We want you to feel secure
that an adoption plan is the best decision for your child, yourselves, and your
family.
Our practice is to communicate with you about everything that happens
concerning your adoption plan in the agency, at the hospital and with the
adoptive family. We want to work with you to form the goals that will best
serve your family. We look forward to working with you and answering all
questions as they develop.
Thank you for choosing our agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Biological Parents Rights and Responsibilities
Client Grievance Policy |
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