An Illinois Permanency Order is a court order that is issued in order to provide a child or children in Illinois with a permanent home and family. It can include adoption, guardianship or transfer of parental rights. There are two types of Illinois Permanency Orders: Adoption and Guardianship. Adoption is the legal process through which a child is permanently placed with an adoptive parent or parents. Guardianship is the legal process by which a person, other than a parent, is appointed by the court to have custody and responsibility for the care and management of the child.