The Cradle

About The Cradle

The Cradle is an Illinois adoption agency and counseling service based in Evanston, with a branch office in Merrillville, Indiana. Its site lists Illinois license #005064 and Indiana license #53866. Programs include domestic infant adoption, agency-assisted adoption, international adoption, and adoption of children with special needs. The agency completes home studies, counsels expectant and birth parents through a 24-hour pregnancy line (800-272-3534), and provides post-adoption counseling and support groups. It also runs a home-visiting program for new parents and states that its services are available to LGBTQ+ prospective parents. Charity Navigator and adoption council credentials are displayed on the site.

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