The Adoption and Subsidized Guardianship Preservation Program of Family Service Center of Sangamon County has been providing services to adoptive families since 1994. Our program recognizes that finalizing an adoption is just the beginning of a life-long process. As parents and children grow and change, they may encounter difficulties from time to time in their relationships, which are further complicated by the unique factor of adoption. Specialized services are offered to assist adoptive families in dealing with these life changes both through individual and family counseling and also through groups. The Adoption and Subsidized Guardianship Preservation Program can assist families with a wide range of issues such as:

• Family adjustment issues
• Subsidy problems
• Academic placement issues
• Explaining birth history to children and siblings
• Peer problems
• Attachment difficulties
• Attention Deficit Disorder
• Chronic lying and/or stealing
• Aggression
• Eating and sleeping disturbances
• Sexual acting out
• Search questions or concerns

The Family Service Center of Sangamon County enables families to receive help and support from professionals who understand the dynamics of adoption. When you have too many questions and not enough answers, the Adoption Preservation Program can help. For more information, please call us at (217)528-8406
or e-mail us at fsc@service2families.com

Fees and/or Funding

The Adoption and Subsidized Guardianship Preservation Program is currently funded through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. All services are therefore offered without a charge to families in need.