Adoptive Families Today (AFT) is a support group for prospective adoptive parents, adoptive parents, adoption professionals and all those interested in adoption. AFT will continue to grow as a leader in adoption education and support. We will be a catalyst for building awareness of adoption issues and changing attitudes. We will be a resource provider of adoption information. Adoptive Families Today P.O. Box 1726 Barrington, IL 60011-1726 847-382-0858     Stars of David:  A Jewish Adoption Information & Support Network is a non-profit organization providing a compassionate network of adoption information, support and education to prospective parents, adoptive families, adult adoptees, birth families and the Jewish community.   Stars of David/Chicago 3175 Commercial Ave., Suite 100 Northbrook, IL 60062-1915 Phone and fax: 773-274-1527     Families With Children From China (FCC) is a volunteer organization of families who have adopted or are preparing to adopt a child from China or of Chinese ethnicity. The purpose of FCC-Chicago is to provide a supportive network for families and to provide information that fosters understanding, respect and appreciation of our children’s Chinese culture and heritage.   Families With Children From China/ Chicago 1341 W. Fullerton Avenue PMB 338 Chicago, IL 60614

Current members of Adoptive Families Today, Stars of David or Families with Children from China/Chicago pay just $80 for an individual and $140 per couple. 

Non-members pay either $110/$120 or $170/$180.  These fees include membership to one of the associated organizations. 

Early registration begins now and goes through October 19.  After October 19, a late fee of $20 applies. 

Social Worker CEUs are $25.  Foster family credit hours are no charge. 

You can download the Registration Form here.

You can download the Membership Form here (if you're a non-member, you will need both forms). 

The Midwest Adoption Conference is offering scholarships to families who are currently fostering children or who have adopted through DCFS.  These scholarships are valued at $80.  Download the Scholarship Application here.  Sorry, all the scholarships have been awarded!