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Is there an adoption registry? What information is provided about the birth parents? Would my child be able to find their birth parent later in life?

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Is there an adoption registry? What information is provided about the birth parents? Would my child be able to find their birth parent later in life?

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there is an adoption registry, your have to get all your personal info and all your blood types and all that. No one has the right to share your identifying information (unless required otherwise by Illinois law or unless directed otherwise by court order) without your permission. This child would be able to find his birth parents later on in life. - daniel.k

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Do I have to pay for the expenses of the birth parent?

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Do I have to pay for the expenses of the birth parent?

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Illinois law allows adopting parents to pay their own legal fees, agency fees and medical expenses of the birth mother without prior approval of the Court.  Adopting parents must first obtain the Court's approval in order to legally pay for a birth parent's living expenses (food, clothing and shelter during the pregnancy for the period beginning 120 days prior to the expected due date and up to 60 days after the child's birth only) or attorney’s fees, for any amount exceeding $1000. -daniel.k

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you have to be 21 to adopt a child. - daniel.k

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What Does the State Do to Provide to A Foster Parent Landon

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What Does the State Do to Provide to A Foster Parent Landon

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A daily board rate is paid to certified Foster/Adoptive parents to assist with the child’s monthly expenses. The board rate is intended to help with clothing, food, personal hygiene products, a personal allowance for the child and gifts for the child for occasions like birthdays. Foster/Adoptive parents are not paid. The board rate is for the child’s needs. The agency provides for the medical needs of each child

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If I adopt a baby, can the birth parent ask for the baby back?

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If I adopt a baby, can the birth parent ask for the baby back?

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the answer is the parents cannot ask for the child back at all. -daniel.k

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Be over the age of 25.

Pass a Criminal Background Check.

Have a regular source of income to support your own monthly expenses.

Have at least one available bedroom.

Have a car, valid car insurance & a clean DMV report.

Have a flexible schedule

Your home must pass a state required Home Safety Check.

You must supervise foster children, including teens, when they are not in school or in supervised activities.