THE CRADLE

Expectant Parent Services
The Cradle's services to expectant parents serve all of Illinois and Indiana, offering free, non-judgmental, and confidential support to people experiencing an unplanned pregnancy or adjusting to life with a newborn. Our experienced counselors provide information, resources and support to empower people to decide what is best for themselves, their children, and their families. Our compassionate counselors help expectant parents and new parents explore all of their options, recognizing that everyone’s situation is different. In the event that you choose an adoption plan for your child, your counselor will walk you through the process, including choosing and meeting a family. It doesn’t matter how far along you are—it’s never too early or too late to reach out to us. When you’re ready, we can set up a time for you to meet with one of our counselors at a place convenient to you.

Adoptive Parent Services
The Cradle provides adoption services to hopeful adoptive families in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties in Illinois. Our counselors serve as guides throughout the home study, educational workshops and placement. We offer domestic, international, agency assisted and special needs services. The Cradle is non-sectarian, working with clients from all religious affiliations, races, ethnicities and backgrounds.

Adoption-Competent Therapy
The Cradle's post-adoption counseling services offer both in-person and telehealth sessions for adoptees, adoptive family members, birth parents and anyone else touched by adoption at any stage of life. Whether you are interested in short-term help or ongoing therapeutic support, our experienced therapists provide specific guidance to promote effective communication and improve interpersonal relationships.