Our Impact
In the majority of cases, we are able to locate the sought after person. Once that person is located, we work with both parties to try to make a connection that is most comfortable for all involved.
Featured Stories
Stories from real clients of the Center and their experience with the various programs offered.
From a Birth Sibling in Our DCFS Program:
“I am grateful for this agency, without them I would not have connection with my birth brother. We have been separated since birth. I am forever grateful to finally be…
From a Birth Parent Client in the DCFS Program:
Before reading this story, please note there is a trigger warning regarding sexual assault. Identifying information about other individuals in this story has also been removed to maintain confidentiality. This…
From a Birth Sibling in the DCFS Program…
“This was a long but very rewarding process. I started in 2016 but my sister was under the age of 21. I exchanged letters with her mother but they stop.…
Madeline M. – Caseworker
Madeline joined MAC in 2023 as a caseworker in the DCFS Program. Madeline completed her bachelors degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences from National Lewis University.
Grace K. – Caseworker
Grace has been working at MAC as a DCFS Program Caseworker since August of 2023. She received her bachelors degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urban-Champaign.
From a Surviving Relative of an Adult Adoptee
I always wanted to know a little about my father’s bio family. For some reason he didn’t want to talk about it. Unfortunately he passed away. So I used the…
From a Former Youth In Care
“My story is the same as every child raised by the State of Illinois. Growing up under DCFS care was very difficult in the 1960’s. I went through so much…
From a Former Youth in Care in our DCFS Program:
“Sometimes to understand your present, you need to go back to the past. Many times it’s our childhood. For many of us that was a very painful and difficult period…
Your Resources
While we can answer a lot of your questions, you may wish to research and locate information on your own. Below you can access a reading list of books for all members of the adoption circle, contact information for the Illinois Adoption Registry.
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Get in Touch
Talking with one of our staff about your situation is the best way to know if we will be able to help. We welcome your phone call or email inquiry.