The Illinois Petition for Adoption is a document used to initiate the legal process of adoption in the state of Illinois. It is a legal document that must be completed and filed with the court to begin the adoption process. The petition must include the names and addresses of the adoptive parents, the child to be adopted, and any other parties to the adoption. It must also include a statement describing how the adoptive parents intend to provide for the care, custody, and control of the child. There are several types of Illinois Petition for Adoption, including: 1. Private Adoption Petition: This is used by adoptive parents to adopt a child from a private source, such as a relative, friend, or an agency. 2. Stepparent Adoption Petition: This is used by a stepparent to adopt a child from his or her spouse. 3. Agency Adoption Petition: This is used by an agency to initiate the legal process of placing a child with adoptive parents. 4. Adult Adoption Petition: This is used to formally adopt an adult. 5. International Adoption Petition: This is used to initiate the legal process of adopting a child from another country.