Illinois's General Adoption Statutes

Illinois

1. • Child placement agency
2. • The Department of Children and Family Services
3. • Applicable court

1. • Medical and mental health history
2. • Updated medical information, which can be made available through a registry
3. • Religion

1. • Age
2. • Race, religion, ethnic background
3. • General physical appearance
4. • Education, occupation, hobbies
5. • Existence of other children
6. • Country of origin and reason for emigrating (if applicable)
7. • Health history of birth parents and immediate relatives

1. • Criminal background check
2. • Character
3. • Reputation
4. • Health
5. • General standing in community
6. • Religion
7. • Suitability of home

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