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.
As part of the required home study, The Cradle provides a series of educational classes that will prepare you for welcoming a child into your home.
march
15mar5:00 pm8:00 pmParenting Through Adoption: Identity5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
april
01apr9:00 am12:30 pmParenting Through Adoption: 1019:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
may
20may9:00 am12:30 pmParenting Through Adoption: 1019:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
24may5:00 pm8:00 pmParenting Through Adoption: Identity5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
june
06jun6:30 pm8:30 pmThe Adoption Legal Process6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
july
22jul9:00 am12:30 pmParenting Through Adoption: 1019:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
26jul5:00 pm8:00 pmParenting Through Adoption: Identity5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
august
29aug6:30 pm8:30 pmThe Adoption Legal Process6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
september
23sep9:00 am12:30 pmParenting Through Adoption: 1019:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
27sep5:00 pm8:00 pmParenting Through Adoption: Identity5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
november
15nov5:00 pm8:00 pmParenting Through Adoption: Identity5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
december
02dec9:00 am12:30 pmParenting Through Adoption: 1019:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
05dec6:30 pm8:30 pmThe Adoption Legal Process6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Speakers: Cradle Staff and Panel of Adoption Circle Members
This required workshop is designed to help prepare you to become an adoptive parent. Among the topics you will explore are:
4 hours DCFS Training/Hague Aligned|
Domestic and International Focus
Pre-requisite: Meeting with Cradle Counselor and Counselor Approval
Class Time: All classes are 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Cradle tour will begin at 8:15 a.m.
Class Location: Cradle Evanston Office, 2049 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Available Class Dates
Saturday, October 9 am – 12 pm Central Standard Time
Location: Zoom, Link will be given closer to the date of the event
Speakers: Attorney Genie Miller Gillespie has been practicing law since 1993, primarily in the area of adoption and guardianship. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and has helped hundreds of couples and individuals realize their dreams of parenthood.
This required workshop is designed to help prepare you to become an adoptive parent. Among the topics you will explore are:
1.5 hours DCFS Training
Domestic Focus
Pre-requisite: Meeting with Cradle Counselor and Completion of Parenting Through Adoption:101
Class Time: Tuesday classes: 6:30pm to 8pm
Saturday classes: 1:30pm to 3pm
Available Class Dates
Tuesday, October 18,2022
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Central Standard Time
Location: Zoom, Link will be given closer to the date of the event
Speakers: Cradle Staff and Panel of Adoption Circle Members
This required workshop is designed to help prepare you to become an adoptive parent. Among the topics you will explore are:
3 hours DCFS Training/Hague Aligned
Domestic and International Focus
Pre-requisite: Meeting with Cradle Counselor and Completion of Parenting Through Adoption:101
Class Time: All classes are 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Class Location: Cradle Evanston Office, 2049
Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
A light dinner will be served
Available Class Dates
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Zoom, Link will be given closer to the date of the event
Call our 24-hour toll-free number to speak to a Cradle counselor
800-CRADLE4 (800-272-3534)
Text CRADLE to 66746
Call our Main Office: 847-475-5800
Want to stay connected with The Cradle? Enter your email address to receive updates.
The Cradle. All Rights Reserved © 2022 Illinois License #005064 | Indiana License #53866 Privacy Policy Terms of Use Sitemap