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Approved Families Waiting to Adopt

The Cradle has an extensive list of wonderful families ready and excited to welcome a new baby into their home. All adoptive families must undergo a comprehensive screening process and complete our adoptive family education courses before they are approved to become Cradle families. 

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Don’t see a family?

Call our Helpline to learn about our approved adoptive families at 800-CRADLE4 (800-272-3534).

Search by Family Type and Family Race or browse our families!

You can talk with your counselor about what type of family you’re hoping for, and they will work with you to help you choose an adoptive family. You’ll also have the option of meeting the family to be able to get to know them better and have the opportunity to ask them additional questions

Families hoping to adopt through The Cradle are ready for ongoing contact with the child’s birth family. Learn more about open adoption. Choosing, meeting and having ongoing contact with an adoptive family are all options available to you, but are not required. You can choose what feels right for you.

My favorite Families:

Kara & Jeff


Hi, we’re Jeff & Kara! Thank you for taking the time to read about our family.

Hannah & Jason’s Adoption Story: From Hope to Family


Hi! We’re Hannah and Jason. Thanks for taking the time to consider us. You are wonderful and loved!

Jessyca & Malik


Hi! We’re Jessyca, Malik and Roscoe – we have so much we want to share with you. Thanks for taking the time to meet us!

Alysia & Shawn


Hello! We’re Alysia and Shawn.

Heather & Matt’s Adoption Story: A Family United


We’re Heather & Matt. Get to know us!

Jeffrey & Jeff’s Adoption Story: Embracing Parenthood


Hello! We are the Jeffs. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us!

Eric & Matthew’s Adoption Story: A Path to Family


Hello! Hola! We’re Eric and Matthew!

Stephen & Kevin’s Adoption Story: Building Our Family


Hello, we are Stephen and Kevin!

Alyssa


Hi, I am Alyssa! Thank you for taking the time to meet me.

Celine & Julien’s Adoption Story: A Journey of Love and Family


Hi, we are Celine and Julien!

Ashley & Rob’s Adoption Story: Building Our Family


We’re Ashley & Rob! We’ve had many adventures together but the one we’re looking forward to most is parenting. We’d be honored if you read our profile.

Scott & Emily’s Adoption Story: Growing Together Through Love


Hello! We are Scott & Emily. Thank you so much for considering our family. We wish you all the peace and trust in your difficult decisions ahead.

Michael & Jordan’s Adoption Story: A Journey to Togetherness


Hi, we’re Michael and Jordan! Thank you for considering us as potential parents for your child.

Kelly & Nate


Hi, we’re Kelly and Nate. Click on us to see a dog and cat in bowties.

Tim & Tessa


Hi! We’re Tessa and Tim. We are so grateful for the opportunity to share a bit about ourselves with you.

Don’t see a family?

Call our Helpline to learn about our approved adoptive families at 800-CRADLE4 (800-272-3534).

Contact the Cradle

We’re available 24/7. All of your information is confidential

To speak to someone now, call our 24-hour hotline: (800) 272-3534 or text us at (312) 800-1559 (answered 8:30am-8pm).

If you’d like us to contact you, please fill out the form.

Unplanned Pregnancy?

Call our 24-hour toll-free number to speak to a Cradle counselor

800-CRADLE4 (800-272-3534)

Text CRADLE to 66746

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Adoptive Families & General Inquiries

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Call 847-475-5800

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