Illinois Petition for Adoption is the process by which an adult or couple in Illinois can adopt a child. It is a legal document that is filed with the court in the county where the adoptive parents live. The petition includes information about the child to be adopted, the adoptive parents, and the person or agency placing the child for adoption. It must also include a statement of the adoptive parents' intent to adopt the child. In Illinois, there are two main types of adoption petitions: 1) Adoption by Relative and 2) Adoption by Non-Relative. Adoption by Relative is when a child is being adopted by their biological parent, grandparent, sibling, or other relative. Adoption by Non-Relative is when a child is being adopted by someone who is not related to the child. In both scenarios, the petition should include detailed information about the child, the adoptive parents, and the person or agency placing the child for adoption.