How do birth parents come to St. Marys?
Birth parents come to St. Mary’s through a variety of ways. The yellow pages, school counselors, fellow service agencies, word of mouth, hospitals, and the Internet are all sources for referrals. Birth parents range in age from 12 to 46. The majority of our birth parents are single, but we have worked with married couples. Birth parents come from all races, religions, and backgrounds. top Q: Do you work with out-of-state couples? A: St. Mary’s has worked with couples living in the bordering states of Illinois, if they are open racially and medically. Due to the complexity of interstate adoption, St. Mary’s first consideration is to families residing in Illinois. When an interstate adoption occurs, the couple must have a home study completed and be working with a licensed agency in their state of residence.
