Jan 06, 2009
Adoption Guide


Illinois State Information

Below is a list of helpful information for your adoption journey in Illinois.

Child Abuse/ Neglect Central Registry Check

 

Send a written request (on letterhead) by fax to 217-785-6580 attn: Linda Smith Include the applicant's DOB, name, and any info on where they lived in Illinois if available (address, county, city).

Secretary of State

 

Secretary of State (Chicago Branch-Walk-Ins Only):
17 N. State Street, Suite 1030
Chicago, IL 60602
312/793-2556 (main office)
312/814-2067 (certifications)
Hours: 8:00 am ? 3:30 pm (M-F)
Fee: $2 per document, cashier's check/money order to "Secretary of State"
Source: http://www.asststork.com/pages/myvitalrec.html

 

Illinois Secretary of State
Index Department
111 E. Monroe
Springfield, IL 62756
(217) 782-7017
(217) 524-0930 - Fax
Fee: $2 per document, cashier's check/money order to "Secretary of State"
Website: http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/index/divisions.html

Vital Records and Health Services

 

Division of Vital Records
Department of Public Health
605 West Jefferson Street
Springfield, IL 62702-5097
(217) 782-6553
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm
Fee: $15 for 1st copy, $2 each additional copy Check to "Illinois Department of Public Health"
Website: http://www.idph.state.il.us/ or www.vitalrec.com/ilcounties10.html for specific County information

USCIS Office

 

Chicago Field Office

USCIS in Chicago (No Walk-ins)
USCIS Chicago Field Office
Attn: Orphan Unit
101 West Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 239-5673
Customer Service: (800) 375-5283
chiadopt@dhs.gov

Website: www.uscis.gov

In order to visit this office or to speak with an Immigration Information Officer, you must have an appointment scheduled by USCIS, or you must schedule an INFOPASS appointment, on the USCIS website.

Saint Louis Field Office

Street Address
Robert A. Young Federal Building
1222 Spruce Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2815

Mailing Address
USCIS
Robert A. Young Federal Building
1222 Spruce Street, Room 1.100
Saint Louis, MO 63103

In order to visit this office or to speak with an Immigration Information Officer, you must have an appointment scheduled by USCIS, or you must schedule an INFOPASS appointment, on the USCIS website.

This office serves the following counties in Illinois: Alexander, Bond, Calhoun, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Crawford, Cumberland, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Johnson, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Massac, Monroe, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Richland, Saint Clair, Saline, Union, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, White, and Williamson.

Home Study providers

 

Children's Hope International is licensed to do Home Studies in Illinois

Medical Clinics

 

A complete list is available thru Children's Hope Illinois Branch Office: 1-877-225-4855

Post-Adoption Lawyers

 

A complete list is available thru Children's Hope Illinois Branch Office: 1-877-225-4855

International adoption training

 

Offered by Children's Hope Illinois Branch Office

Adoption support groups

 

A complete list is available thru Children's Hope Illinois Branch Office: 1-877-225-4855

Childhood Centers and Programs

 

A complete list is available thru Children's Hope Illinois Branch Office: 1-877-225-4855

For further assistance please contact the Children's Hope Upper Midwest office at: 1-877-225-4855

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