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Adoption Services | The Cradle

2049 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

Eligibility

Individuals seeking adoption services and post-adoption counseling

Required documents

Proof of residence Additional documentation may be required.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
312-800-1559
Voice·

Text

847-475-5800
Voice·

Main

800-272-3534
Voice·

24-Hour Helpline

847-475-5871
Fax·

Fax

800-CRA-DLE4
Voice·

Toll-Free

Languages

English

Application process

Call, email or text to connect with a counselor and schedule an appointment

Fees

Self-pay

Service area

Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will County.
Provides adoption services as well as counseling and educational support for parents, birth parents, adopted, persons, and adoptive parents.

Date of Last Formal Update

12/04/2025

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

Providing organization

The Cradle
Provides adoption services as well as counseling and educational support for parents, birth parents, adopted, persons, and adoptive parents.