A BABY IN OUR ARMS: THE FINK FAMILY’S ADOPTION STORY
Last February, the Women’s Connections group from Kenilworth Union Church (KUC) held their monthly meeting at The Cradle. KUC, which made a generous grant to
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.
Last February, the Women’s Connections group from Kenilworth Union Church (KUC) held their monthly meeting at The Cradle. KUC, which made a generous grant to
Scott Carneghi, a remarkable rock drummer, credits his musical odyssey to Cradle. Explore his passion for music, the invaluable support from family and mentors, and
Published June 2015 By Shelbie Bostedt, Intern, and Samantha Spengler, Intern Adoption can be a complicated, emotional process. For Chelsea Armstrong and Matthew Bailey, the journey was
Written September 2015 Baby Anabelle was born August 2014 with a rare genetic condition called Aicardi syndrome. This disorder primarily affects newborn baby girls, causing
Cradle adoptee Terry is an avid supporter of The Cradle, saying that being adopted has given him an extraordinary perspective on parenting his own children.
Written August 2014 Audrey was diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes low muscle tone, developmental delays and blocks the feeling of fullness from eating.
Written September 2014 Hannah was born January 2014 with serious neurological problems that could result in paralysis, developmental delays or other lifelong issues. Her birth
Published September 2014 Marshall was born on Christmas Day in 2013. He experienced a prenatal brain injury, and spent three months in The Cradle Nursery while counselors
On their very first date in 1999, Christopher and Michael McGuire discussed how much both of them wanted a family. A couple years after their
Published February 2016 By Shelbie Bostedt, Intern Jenna and Anthony Comer-Hill vividly remember the first moment they laid eyes on their son. At the time, they
In 2005, a seemingly healthy newborn baby girl arrived in The Cradle nursery. Unfortunately, her clean bill of health was far from reality. “When Tessa
Mei, an adoptee, The Beat spokesperson, and creator of a mentor program for Chinese adoptees, discusses adoption and what it means to her. Mei, an
Written February 2012 A diverse group of thirteen prospective adoptive families attended The Cradle’s Sayers Center Information Meeting at Victory Apostolic Church in Matteson on
Written September 2015 As she walked to chemistry class, Lisa summoned the courage to call her mom on her cell phone. An 18-year-old freshman at
Back row, from left: Brian Martin, Sean Ward, Bill and Janet Martin. Front row: Tara Martin holding son Brendan, Juliette Martin, Max Ward and Suzanne Martin
Published February 2011 By The Cradle Staff Jalissa went home from The Cradle with Kenna and Simmie Meredith at 6 ½ months of age, having
Published October 2010 By The Cradle Staff Anne was already four months along when she discovered that she was pregnant, so she felt her only
Past Cradle Board member Stuart White remembers how his mother Margie formed a strong, resilient family through adoption and reflects on his own support for
Immediately upon picking up the phone, and throughout their conversation, Pam Kavanagh let the interviewer know what her Cradle babies were up to. I know
Phil and Eric at The Cradle on Abigail’s placement day, May 13, 2015 When Eric Hellige and Phil Quick brought their daughter home from The
Alice and her two brothers were all adopted from The Cradle. When she decided to build her family, she knew The Cradle was where she
Timing is everything. But as Cradle parents Michele Thoele and Puamuh Ghogomu learned, in adoption it is something that can’t be controlled and is far from
Now a devoted grandmother, 1939 Cradle Baby Betsy Berry credits her adoption journey with her good life and fortune. Learn why Betsy holds a unique
1942 Cradle adoptee Annabelle Loud Redway had an unusual childhood. Her father, Gordon Loud, was a prominent archaeologist with the University of Chicago’s Oriental Institute
Last September, longtime Nevada resident Jenny Seljan Cordisco paid a visit to Evanston with her youngest son, Eddie, to show him the place where she
Meet Mary Hart Keys Wilheit, a distinguished alumna of Cradle’s Adoption Class of ’45. She is grateful for the nurturing support. Read about Mary’s adoption
Published January 2016 Growing up, I always knew that I was adopted. My parents initially explained with books and stories from when I was born,
For Dan Lawlor, a search for his birth mother led to the discovery of an extended birth family he never knew. Read about how the
“I truly believe when your baby is born, you are put together as a family,” says Cradle mom Heather Cichon. Her family, which has been
A birth mother shares her story of navigating the adoption process while pregnant, the importance of finding a supportive adoption agency and the comfort of
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