If you are pregnant and considering adoption, we can discuss this with you. Licensed adoption agencies like The Cradle can ensure the plan for your baby is handled responsibly, as our practices are closely monitored. Adoption is a loving option but also an option that can bring feelings of sadness and loss. If you choose adoption, we aim to provide you with counseling and support to help you through the decision—and after. At The Cradle, we do not believe anyone is “giving up” a baby for adoption in the sense that they are giving up on their child; rather, parents who choose adoption do so because they believe it is the best path forward for their child.

You will also explore options for choosing a family for your baby if you choose adoption, as well as explain the opportunities for future contact with your child and their adoptive parents. The Cradle educates on open adoption, in which the birth and adoptive families share identifying information and may have direct ongoing contact.

The Cradle is the only adoption agency in the United States with an on-site nursery. If you need temporary care for your baby while thinking over your decision, The Cradle Nursery is available to you, if you live in Illinois. The Nursery is staffed with experienced and licensed nurses, infant aides and dedicated volunteers and is available at no cost. If you live in Indiana your case worker will discuss temporary care options with you.

Learn more about adoption at The Cradle

• How Adoption Works
• For Fathers
• Our Nursery
• Choose an Adoptive Family
• Supporting Someone Pregnant?
• Pregnancy Resources
• Professional Referrals
• Pregnant in Illinois