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.
800-CRADLE4 (800-272-3534)
Text CRADLE to 66746
Your information will be kept confidential.
Pregnant considering adoption? We are here to help you explore your options. It’s never too early or too late to reach out to us. Our compassionate case workers will be there to answer your questions and help you explore all your options, including adoption.
We serve all of Indiana, including such cities and towns as Valparaiso, South Bend, Hammond, Gary, Indianapolis and more. The Cradle is licensed in Indiana by the Indiana Department of Child Services, and our Indiana license number is 53866.
In addition to our main office in Evanston, Illinois, The Cradle maintains an office in Merrillville, Indiana, available for appointments. Your Cradle case worker can also meet you at a place that’s convenient to you such as a coffee shop, a library or a restaurant. We serve all of Indiana, including such cities and towns as Valparaiso, South Bend, Hammond, Gary, Indianapolis and others.
The Cradle is licensed in Indiana by the Indiana Department of Child Services, and our Indiana license number is 53866.
Cradle case workers are available to talk with you and help you explore all your options related to the pregnancy. Your case worker will not pressure you into choosing adoption. Instead, your Cradle case worker’s goal is simple: to make sure you understand all your options, rights and responsibilities.
Whether you choose adoption or not, your case worker will support you in your decision. Learn more about Options Counseling. Contact The Cradle for next steps at 800-CRADLE4 (800-272-3534) or email helpline@cradle.org.
The Cradle has many prospective adoptive families who have been carefully screened. All prospective adoptive parents working with The Cradle live in the Chicagoland area in Illinois. Learn about our families.
If you live in Indiana your case worker can discuss temporary care options with you.
To speak to someone now, call our 24-hour hotline: (800) 272-3534 or text us at (312) 800-1559 (answered 8:30am-8pm).
If you’d like us to contact you, please use the form .
If you are looking to adopt a child, please schedule a call with an Adoptive Parent Counselor.
If you are an adopted person looking for information, please schedule an informational consultation with our post adoption department.
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