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Illinois Adoption Records

The Illinois Regional Archives Depositories (IRAD) holds some historical indenture and adoption records, and the Illinois State Genealogy Society maintains a list of "Orphan Train" adoptees in Illinois. The Illinois Adoption registry facilitates contact between people involved in adoption.

See also: Illinois Vital Records.

• Adoption Records in Illinois
   
• Confidential Intermediary Service of Illinois - Illinois law (750 ILCS 50/ 18.3) now provides a way for adoptees, adoptive parents, birth parents and other birth relatives to connect. An Intermediary, trained and certified to provide this service, is appointed by the Court to locate the sought after relative. When the relative is located, the CI explains the reason for the contact, describes the options available and helps facilitate a mutually agreeable outcome. Each person's privacy and confidentiality is protected until both decide to have direct contact.
   
• Illinois Department of Public Health. Illinois Adoption Registry and Medical Information Exchange.
   
• Midwest Adoption Center. Program of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to help locate birth relatives.
   
• The White Oak Foundation - A non for profit organization offering a wide range of programs, and services aimed at facilitating the post adoption experience for Illinois adoptees and their birth and adoptive families.