The Cradle

2049 Ridge Ave.

Evanston IL 60201

1-847-475-5800

Mission: Our mission is to benefit children...by providing education, guidance and lifelong support on parenting choices.  Our committment is to serve as a partner in creating and sustaining nurturing families.

Adoption Services:

• Regularly scheduled information meetings for families considering adoption
• Individual consultations with families considering adoption
• Direct international adoption programs
• Referrals for post adoption counseling and support groups
• Post adoption counseling (therapists/social workers on staff)

Post Adoption Services:

• Support groups for adopted children - preadolescent
• Support groups for adopted children - adolescent
• Individual and family counseling
• Search/intermediary/openness services

Birth Parent Services:

• Open adoption counseling
• Resources for parenting
• Nursery

Geographic Service Area: Whole state for birth parents, the Kansas office for birth parents, Northwest Indiana for birth parents.  Adoptive parents from all states accepted especially for the Russia program, special needs and African American program.  Post adoption services provided to those from all states for those who have adopted from The Cradle.