Illinois Order Appointing Guardian ad Item Adoption is a legal process in which the court appoints a guardian ad item to represent the best interests of the child in an adoption proceeding. This is done when the prospective adoptive parents are seeking to adopt a child who is in the care of the state or its agencies, such as the Department of Children and Family Services (CFS). The guardian ad item is an independent person who is appointed by the court to investigate the adoption case and to make a recommendation to the court regarding the best interests of the child. The types of Illinois Order appointing Guardian ad Item adoption include: 1. Private Adoption: This type of adoption involves a guardian ad item who is appointed to investigate and represent the interests of the child in the adoption process. 2. Stepparent Adoption: This type of adoption includes a guardian ad item who is appointed to investigate and represent the interests of the child in the adoption process. 3. Foster Care Adoption: This type of adoption involves a guardian ad item who is appointed to investigate and represent the interests of the child in the adoption process. 4. Relative Adoption: This type of adoption involves a guardian ad item who is appointed to investigate and represent the interests of the child in the adoption process.