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Welcome to Adoptive Families Today

AFT is a non-profit, all volunteer organization for prospective adoptive parents, adoptive families, adoption professionals and all those interested in adoption issues.

Waiting Child Adoption

This is a listing of children waiting for adoption. If you would like more information about adopting any of these children, please contact the agency listed on the child's information page.

News

Ilinois Adoptees Gain More Access to Birth Records

CHICAGO - May 21, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into
law that provides adopted adults greater access to copies of their original birth certificates without having to get a court order. The new law will also help adopted adults learn more about their birth families, including medical histories.

House Bill 5428, sponsored by Representative Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) and Senator A.J. Wilhelmi (D-Joliet), allows adopted adults to obtain copies of their birth certificates without going to court. Adopted adults born before Jan. 1, 1946, can immediately request copies of their original birth certificates, and those born after Jan. 1, 1946 can do so beginning Nov. 15, 2011. The law is effective immediately.

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Membership benefits include: Regular monthly e-updates; educational programs; family activities; discussion groups; children's and adult's adoption literature reviews; local and national online resources and event admission discounts.

Upcoming Events

AFT Book Discussion

Friday, September 24, 7:30 pm

Please join us for an informal book review/discussion. We will discuss  Ithaka - A Daughter's Memoir of Being Found by Sarah Saffian at the home of Michelle Landis, 1213 West Fork Drive, Lake Forest, IL.
Please RSVP by September 22 to Michelle at 847-615-8231 or johnlandis1213@comcast.net

W.I.S.E. Up! Workshop

Saturday, October 16, 9:00 -11:00 am or 1:00 - 3:00pm

W.I.S.E. UP! provides a simple yet powerful way for children and families to handle comments and personal questions about their adoption journey. These workshops, offered by Adoptive Families Today, will be lead by trained facilitators for both children and adults. Children will be grouped by grade level, 1-3  and 4-6.  Pre-registration is required. Registration deadline is October 8.  For complete details and registration, click here.