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.
Your Cradle Counselor will serve as your guide throughout your home study, educational workshops, and placement. Our commitment to you is lifelong—we want your child and your family to thrive.
The Cradle hosts webinars, courses and workshops to help families, professionals and community members increase their understanding of adoption and parenting.
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.
Your Cradle Counselor will serve as your guide throughout your home study, educational workshops, and placement. Our commitment to you is lifelong—we want your child and your family to thrive.
The Cradle hosts webinars, courses and workshops to help families, professionals and community members increase their understanding of adoption and parenting.
Come join our team of 60 adoption, nursing, counseling and administrative professionals. In our 100th year, Cradle staff and board are readying the organization for its second century, with even greater impact on children and families. Learn more about our 100-year history.
The Cradle is a nonprofit, licensed child welfare agency providing adoption services, counseling and educational support. Since opening in 1923, The Cradle has facilitated over 16,000 domestic and international adoptions and has been at the forefront of open adoption, African American infant adoption and LGBTQ+ placements.
The Cradle offers competitive wages, resources and a comprehensive benefit package. Full-time benefits include paid time off and holiday time; various health, dental and vision offerings; long-term and short-term disability; 403(b) options; life insurance; and more.
The Cradle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to supporting an environment of access, equity and inclusion for clients, partners and staff members.
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Call our 24-hour toll-free number to speak to a Cradle counselor
800-CRADLE4 (800-272-3534)
Text CRADLE to 66746
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Call 847-475-5800
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