Many people choose to sign The Cradle’s Mutual Consent Registry. The registry allows people to let us know that they are open to having contact with a birth relative. Adopted people may register at age 21 or at 18 with parental permission. Adoptive parents of a child under 18 may register on behalf of their child. Birthparents may register at any time following the adoption. Under certain conditions, birth siblings and descendants of adopted people may also register. Once the forms are submitted for The Cradle’s registry, they remain on record here. If there is a match, The Cradle will contact each person and facilitate an exchange of letters, information, telephone calls, or a meeting.

Please don’t hesitate to contact Post Adoption Services at The Cradle if you have questions about the Illinois Adoption Registry or about our services.