Support Adoption in Illinois
Illinois Choose Life, Inc. has been organized to support
the adoption of children in Illinois. Funds generated from Choose Life specialty
plates will support adoption. How Can I Help? Ready to Order?
On February 15, 2007, Judge David Coar issued a
stay of his decision in favor of Choose Life license plates in Illinois after the Attorney
General appealed his ruling. That appeal was heard before the
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals on November 2007. A ruling is expected in
2008. More ...
Is Illinois
Behind Other States? Status in Other States
Maybe not, after Judge Coar's decision for Choose Life plates!
Recent News from Illinois and Other States (updated May 2008)
How will adoption be supported?
Funds to both encourage the adoption option and provide support for
birth mothers who are considering adoption can be raised through the sale of Choose Life
specialty license plates.
Fran Shambro, organizer of the petition drive, watches as parishioners
at St. John Cantius in Chicago sign the petition to establish Choose Life license plates
in Illinois
Successful petition drives to
obtain signatures supporting the establishment of Choose Life license plates in Illinois
were effective to demonstrate strong support for these plates in our state.
Adoption is a positive choice
Recently, the Donaldson Institute and the Dave Thomas Foundation released a survey that
shows that American have a very favorable impression of adoption. 40% of Americans
have considered adoption and 60% have been personally touched by adoption. The number of people seeking to adopt children makes every
child a wanted child. Many people involved with adoption are supporting Choose
Life plates.
Is Illinois Behind Other
States?
As of May 2008, 19 states have approved Choose Life
specialty license plates. Choose Life plates have been purchased in 17 of these
states, with Florida having the most on the road. The concept of Choose Life license
plates originated in Florida, where over 5.5 million dollars have already been raised to
support adoption.
Choose Life plates are currently being sold in 17 states. The plates will soon be
available in Missouri and South Carolina. Approval of Choose Life plates has been
upheld on appeal in Missouri, orders can now be placed, and plates will become available
when 200 orders have been received. Plate production may begin in South Carolina by
September, 2008.
If the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issues a favorable ruling, Illinois could
become the 20th state to approve Choose Life license plates. Efforts to gain
approval for Choose Life plates are ongoing in 17 states, including Illinois, leaving only
14 states where no effort on behalf of Choose Life plates has been initiated.
Check out this web site to learn how you can help make Choose Life plates a reality in
Illinois. Why should Illinois be left behind in this visible effort to support
adoption?
Illinois Choose Life, Inc. is an IRS 501(c)(3)
organization and donations are tax deductible. 100% of funds received are used to
promote the Choose Life License Plate in Illinois.
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