Patient Resources

Fertility Resources

American Society for Reproductive Medicine: Articles, Frequently Asked Questions, News, and Publications about Assisted Reproductive Technology.
International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination: A nonprofit organization that strives to provide the most up to date information about infertility with an open forum that allows you to discuss your journey with other families who may be experiencing similar issues.
Centers for Disease Control: Reports, data, and presentations on Assisted Reproductive Technology.
Family Inceptions International: Map of the US that allows you to click on any state to read the latest surrogacy laws for that state.
Family Equity Council: Resources for LGBTQ families seeking to adopt or expand their families with Assisted Reproductive Technology.
Fertility Within Reach: Supporting you to communicate with your physicians and insurance providers to ensure you have access to fertility treatment.
Men Having Babies: Surrogacy and parenting advise for gay men worldwide, including articles, webinars, and events.
Resolve: Support for those who have experienced infertility with links to professionals and support groups.
SEEDS: Nonprofit group at the forefront of defining and promoting ethical behavior for egg donation and surrogacy programs.
Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology: Provides unbiased information about in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Adoption Information Center of Illinois: Links to lawyers, agencies, and organizations that have expertise in all areas of adoption.
Adoptive Families Magazine: Articles and videos on everything from the adoption process to bonding to discussing openness and other topics that will arise in your family.
American Academy of Pediatrics: Articles about adoption and foster care and navigating the emotional issues that may arise for children of adoption.
Building Your Family: Webinars, articles, and adoption law texts for every state.
Chicago Area Families For Adoption: One of the largest support groups for adoptive families in the Midwest that hosts conferences, camps, and provides professional support to those in need.
Family Equity Council: Resources for LGBTQ families seeking to adopt or expand their families with Assisted Reproductive Technology.
Illinois Adoption Registry and Medical Information Exchange: Allows biological parents to disclose medical information anonymously and to allow for or prohibit the exchange of personal / identifying information.
IRS – Adoption Tax Credit: Explains tax credit for adoptive families.
IRS – Adoption Tax Payer ID Number: How to get an ATIN.
North American Council on Adoptable Children: Support for parenting children in foster care or children of adoption.
Social Security Numbers: Comprehensive document about obtaining a social security number for your child.