Attorney Genie Miller Gillespie will discuss the steps that prospective adoptive parents should take to achieve a safe and legal adoption. Discussion will focus on the legal issues in adoption, which include proper preparation, termination of parental rights, limiting legal risk, applicable Illinois and federal law, the process of doing an Illinois adoption, and the […]
Recent research in neuroscience has confirmed what many clinicians have long known: Early relationships between caregivers and infants/young children matter and have lifelong implications for children. In order to help each child reach their potential, supportive and caring relationships are essential. This lecture will address the process of creating lasting attachments with adoptive children, some […]
If you are considering adoption, the first step is to attend a Program Introduction Meeting. These meetings are free to the public. This meeting will be a live zoom. Pre-registration is required. This can be completed by clicking "Program Introduction Meeting" above and scrolling to "Register Here" link. The following topics are covered at Program […]
If you are considering adoption, the first step is to attend a Program Introduction Meeting. These meetings are free to the public. This meeting will be a live zoom. Pre-registration is required. This can be completed by clicking "Program Introduction Meeting" above and scrolling to "Register Here" link. The following topics are covered at Program […]
In-Person Adoptee Group Kids, ages 8-11, are invited to Adoption Center of Illinois' adoptee group. This group meets in person at the ACI office. This support group offers a space for kids to meet other kids their age who are adopted and to share about their experiences, thoughts and feelings through discussion and activities, including […]
In-Person Adoptee Group Kids ages 12-15, are invited to Adoption Center of Illinois' adoptee group. This group meets in person at the ACI office. This support group offers a space for kids to meet other kids their age who are adopted and to share about their experiences, thoughts and feelings through discussion and activities, including […]
Virtual Adoptee Group Teens, ages 16-18, are invited to Adoption Center of Illinois' adoptee group. This group meets virtually on Zoom. This virtual support group offers a space for teens to meet other teens who are adopted and to share about their experiences, thoughts and feelings through discussion and activities. The group is facilitated by […]
If you are considering adoption, the first step is to attend a Program Introduction Meeting. These meetings are free to the public. This meeting will be a live zoom. Pre-registration is required. This can be completed by clicking "Program Introduction Meeting" above and scrolling to "Register Here" link. The following topics are covered at Program […]
In-Person Adoptee Group Kids, ages 8-11, are invited to Adoption Center of Illinois' adoptee group. This group meets in person at the ACI office. This support group offers a space for kids to meet other kids their age who are adopted and to share about their experiences, thoughts and feelings through discussion and activities, including […]
In-Person Adoptee Group Kids ages 12-15, are invited to Adoption Center of Illinois' adoptee group. This group meets in person at the ACI office. This support group offers a space for kids to meet other kids their age who are adopted and to share about their experiences, thoughts and feelings through discussion and activities, including […]
Virtual Adoptee Group Teens, ages 16-18, are invited to Adoption Center of Illinois' adoptee group. This group meets virtually on Zoom. This virtual support group offers a space for teens to meet other teens who are adopted and to share about their experiences, thoughts and feelings through discussion and activities. The group is facilitated by […]
If you are considering adoption, the first step is to attend a Program Introduction Meeting. These meetings are free to the public. This meeting will be a live zoom. Pre-registration is required. This can be completed by clicking "Program Introduction Meeting" above and scrolling to "Register Here" link. The following topics are covered at Program […]
In-Person Adoptee Group Kids, ages 8-11, are invited to Adoption Center of Illinois' adoptee group. This group meets in person at the ACI office. This support group offers a space for kids to meet other kids their age who are adopted and to share about their experiences, thoughts and feelings through discussion and activities, including […]
In-Person Adoptee Group Kids ages 12-15, are invited to Adoption Center of Illinois' adoptee group. This group meets in person at the ACI office. This support group offers a space for kids to meet other kids their age who are adopted and to share about their experiences, thoughts and feelings through discussion and activities, including […]
Virtual Adoptee Group Teens, ages 16-18, are invited to Adoption Center of Illinois' adoptee group. This group meets virtually on Zoom. This virtual support group offers a space for teens to meet other teens who are adopted and to share about their experiences, thoughts and feelings through discussion and activities. The group is facilitated by […]
If you are considering adoption, the first step is to attend a Program Introduction Meeting. These meetings are free to the public. This meeting will be a live zoom. Pre-registration is required. This can be completed by clicking "Program Introduction Meeting" above and scrolling to "Register Here" link. The following topics are covered at Program […]
In-Person Adoptee Group Kids, ages 8-11, are invited to Adoption Center of Illinois' adoptee group. This group meets in person at the ACI office. This support group offers a space for kids to meet other kids their age who are adopted and to share about their experiences, thoughts and feelings through discussion and activities, including […]
In-Person Adoptee Group Kids ages 12-15, are invited to Adoption Center of Illinois' adoptee group. This group meets in person at the ACI office. This support group offers a space for kids to meet other kids their age who are adopted and to share about their experiences, thoughts and feelings through discussion and activities, including […]
Virtual Adoptee Group Teens, ages 16-18, are invited to Adoption Center of Illinois' adoptee group. This group meets virtually on Zoom. This virtual support group offers a space for teens to meet other teens who are adopted and to share about their experiences, thoughts and feelings through discussion and activities. The group is facilitated by […]
If you are considering adoption, the first step is to attend a Program Introduction Meeting. These meetings are free to the public. This meeting will be a live zoom. Pre-registration is required. This can be completed by clicking "Program Introduction Meeting" above and scrolling to "Register Here" link. The following topics are covered at Program […]
