Stepparent Adoption: Exploring the Possibilities for Your Family
The Importance of Stepparent Adoption Stepparent adoption is a significant and meaningful process that can legally solidify the bonds formed within a blended family. It goes beyond merely living together; it formalizes the relationship between a stepparent and their stepchild, granting the stepparent the same legal responsibilities and rights as a biological parent. This process […]
Considering Adoption? The Legal Journey to Extend Your Family
Today’s society has become a virtual melting pot for different family nuclei. The traditional two-parent, Dad, Mom, two kids and a family pet has transformed into a blend of forms and combinations of family members. A common thread is the desire to bring children into a family. The same applies to the traditional family who […]
Preparing for an Adoption in Illinois
Deciding to bring a child into your life can be an exciting, life changing, and fulfilling decision. There are hundreds of children in the Illinois child welfare system hoping to find a loving parent or family. Having the stability of a strong family life is key to children’s development, and many Illinois residents are qualified […]
Adoption and Reactive Attachment Disorder
When a family decides to adopt a child, it is never an easy decision or one to take lightly. Not only will a new child in the family drastically change family dynamics, but there is also the consideration of the child who is being adopted—will he or she fit in with the rest of the family? Will […]
Illinois National Adoption Day Festivities Kick Off Saturday
This year marks the 15th anniversary of National Adoption Day—an initiative started to help move the nearly 10,000 children in U.S. foster care into permanent, loving homes. While it is not run by one advocacy group, it is a collective effort of policymakers, practitioners, and advocates who work together to finalize adoptions that are in the works. […]