For Parents

“When I first started meeting with my therapist I didn’t think it would help us. After time passed I started feeling better about my parenting skills. She was easy to talk to and non judgmental. I am so glad to have had the chance to meet her.”

“I feel my worker went above and beyond her “Job duty”. We were extremely happy with all of her help.”

“My caseworker truly was my foundation. She was always there for us and always followed through with every question, every issue, every concern”

“I have forty years’ experience in the mental health field and I can say CYFS was a tremendous asset to both my child and myself.”

“I will recommend CYFS to others I know who want to foster or adopt a child. CYFS has a wonderful staff who I hold in the highest respect.”

“Adoption has given us the opportunity to be parents. After years of infertility, we were feeling hopeless in our pursuit of parenthood. However, through infant adoption, we have been beyond blessed as parents. We are thankful for our open adoption. While it can sometimes be a challenge, that relationship is one that can never be replaced.”

“The Adopt Waiting Children Program gave me the family I was never going to have otherwise. The support I received from the adoption staff was awesome.”

“Prior to joining the Adopt Waiting Children program, we had been a waiting family for nearly four years in a different agency’s foster adoption program. We were so impressed with the knowledge and support of the entire AWC team. Our training was thorough and our workers listened carefully to us. It was clear by the quality of the match and the advocacy we received throughout the entire adoption process that the professionals assigned to our case had our family’s and our daughters’ best intentions in mind. Our adoption worker, therapists, and supervisor were so supportive! From our first potential placement telephone call to the first home visit to facilitating visits with our daughter’s biological siblings to the surprise placement of not just one, but two wonderful children in our home – we felt 100% prepared and nurtured by the capable AWC staff.”

“The agency’s adoption workers and birth parent counselors do a wonderful job at helping everyone understand the adoption process. Our adoption worker was always available to listen and help us whether that was in the very beginning when we first were considering adoption or when we were placed with our daughter. The staff continues to support you even after your placement. They are truly committed to each child and each adoptive family.”

“The experience we had with the staff at The Center for Youth and Family Solutions was wonderful. We were treated respectfully and always felt our worker listened and understood us. The waiting period can be challenging but the agency support groups and special events helped us learn more about adoption, develop relationships with other adoptive parents and use our waiting time to really prepare for our role as adoptive parents. We would recommend the agency to anyone considering adoption.”

“We cannot say enough about CYFS! Our family collaborated with CYFS and welcomed twins home July 2021. The process was smooth, flexible and supportive. Adie, our Adoption Specialist, is amazing! She will forever hold a special place in our hearts and in our family. Adie was there every step of the way and made the process and transition one full of joy. If adoption has been placed on your heart, CYFS is an excellent agency to align with.”

“[My caseworker] helps me so much. She made me a better mom.”

“[My caseworker] is my biggest support system and has helped me get to Chicago to fix my son’s teeth. She is a great person.”

“I appreciate my worker’s care and concern for my kid’s safety.”

“I appreciate everything with my worker. She’s become a close friend. She is always there no matter the situation and is always helpful and caring!”

“[My caseworker] is very reasonable and easy to talk with.”