ADOPTION SERVICES | CARITAS FAMILY SOLUTIONS
1901 South 4th Street, Suite 22, Effingham, IL 62401
Eligibility
Open to adoptive parents ages 21 and older, must be single or a legally recognized couple for at least one year, must be capable of passing a child abuse/neglect and criminal background check, must be able to provide the names of unrelated individuals to attest to the applicant's character, must provide sufficient resources to provide basic necessities for themselves and the children to be adopted, must have health and life insurance
Required documents
Photo ID, proof of income, proof of residency, marriage certificate, divorce decree, pet records, vehicle insurance
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
(800) 997-9381
Voice
(618) 213-8700
Voice
Languages
English
Application process
Call, or visit website for services
Fees
Varies by program, private pay may be available
Service area
Effingham County, Illinois
Saint Clair County, Illinois
Description
Offers adoption services for families. Services may also include adoptive families who already have a prospective match or may have already received a placement of a child on their own. Once the family has made a decision the agency may assist in networking, or they may independently search on their own to locate a prospective match.
Date of Last Formal Update
09/02/2025
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What's Here
Providing organization
CARITAS FAMILY SOLUTIONS
Offer foster care, adoption, and counseling services.