AICI Team

AICI Staff

The Adoption Information Center of Illinois (AICI) is adminstered by Adoptions Unlimited, Inc. (AUI), a 501(c)(3) non-profit managed by Executive Director Marilyn Panichi, MSW, ACSW.

AICI is managed by our Director, DeAudrey Davis, MSW, who has more than 15 years of child welfare experience. Other AICI staff include our Permanency Specialist, who helps workers list waiting children, and our Recruitment Coordinator, who actively seeks families for individual children.

The Resource Team includes Resource Workers who staff the call center, register families, suggest matches between children and families, and provide information and referrals regarding adoption, foster care, and post-adoption and guardianship services. Two of the Resource Workers are bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish.

The Information Services Team handles technology and information distribution. The Information Services Assistant manages the AICI database, creates reports, provides IT support, and performs graphic design and video editing tasks. The Communcations Coordinator updates the website and produces written materials.

Adoptions Unlimited Staff

Adoptions Unlimited, Inc. also has experienced and knowledgable staff dedicated to the Recruitment and Kin Connection Project, the Wendy's Wonderful Kids Illinois Recruitment Program, and the Infant Adoption Awareness Training Program. The AUI Financial Manager performs accounting services for all AUI programs, including AICI, and manages payroll, benefits, and other important human resource services.