China requires that adoptive parents be at least 35 years of age. Although the state of Illinois does provide subsidies for the adoption of special needs children, in practice these funds can be difficult to acquire. At present, DCFS guidelines do not allow for a subsidy when a child has been voluntarily surrendered. The decision to open a closed adoption is yours. Adoption records still remain closed, although many states have new open records legislation in the works.
Many adoptive parents choose to open closed adoption for the benefit of their children.