Sometimes it feels like nobody else understands how you feel. It might be regarding adoption, infertility, parenting, your marriage, figuring out your place in the world, or another relationship issue. It could also be about self-esteem, loss, grief, trust or attachment. At The Cradle we have professional counselors who understand and are skilled at addressing these concerns.

• Adopted person
• Adoptive parent
• Birthparent
• Family with a minor child
• Teenager
• Couple
• Individual

Our licensed counselors are here to use their knowledge of family dynamics and individuals to help strengthen your family or sense of self. Don’t wait any longer. Call today.

Fee: Sliding scale based on household income.

Contact: Call 847-733-3217 to speak with Susan Vernon, licensed clinical social worker or email her at svernon@cradle.org to set up an appointment or if you would like more information.

Group Meetings: The Post Adoption Support Group is a forum for birthmothers and adult adopted persons from closed adoptions to get together to share and discuss the searching and reuniting process, the continuing effects of adoption on one’s life, grief and loss. It also offers the opportunity to learn from each other’s experiences and insights. The group is facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker.

When: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month

Contact: Call Marie Chalmers at 847-733-3239 or email her at mchalmers@cradle.org for more information or if you would like to attend.