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Welcome to Adoption STAR
A not-for-profit adoption agency where support, training, advocacy and resources help create forever families.

Adoption STAR is Authorized in New York State, Licensed in Florida and Ohio, Approved in Connecticut and is COA Hague Accredited.
Experienced staff of adoption professionals and subject matter experts
Providing both domestic and international placement options
Personal (you’ll never reach voicemail or a recording), compassionate and thorough staff
Education and support for adoptive families, birth families and adoptees (childhood through adulthood)
Respected for depth of work with diverse families

Adoption STAR: Your link to your forever family.

Call Adoption STAR Today

716-639-3900 * 954-566-6055

585-672-5227 * 917-470-9340

518-391-2515 * 315-703-7511

607-330-2158 * 845-457-4883

513-631-3900 * 216-201-9177

305-433-8531

Or Toll Free 866-691-3300
info@adoptionstar.com

Adoption STAR Orientation Session with Michele and Zack Fried

On Thursday, June 14, Adoption STAR CEO and Founder, Michele Fried, will be hosting a FREE adoption orientation session with her son, Zack, Adoption STAR’s Client Relations Manager. The orientation session will be taking place at the Adoption STAR Buffalo office (47 Plaza Dr. Williamsville, NY) from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm.

This session is a great starting point for your adoption journey, and Michele and Zack will answer all of your adoption-related questions and will be able to share their experiences from their own adoption journeys.

To RSVP or for more information for this special orientation session, please email the agency or call (716)639-3900.

We hope to see you there!

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Blue Rose is the Birth Mother Support Group of Adoption S.T.A.R.

Sofia (Supporting Our Families Interested in Adoption) is the adoptive family support group of Adoption S.T.A.R.

A.C.E. (Adoptee Circle of Experience) is an adult adoptee support group.

You must be an incredibly brave and loving person to consider adoption for your child.	Below is a PDF version of our most recent newsletter.

Understanding Infant Adoption Training- Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center, Brooklyn, NY
May 18, Friday
This FREE professional development opportunity is designed to help health care and helping professionals serving pregnant women, teens and men discuss adoption as an option with patients and clients who are not sure that they are able to parent the child. Contact hours and CEUs are available for attendees. Meal provided. For more information or to register for this training, please visit the website. Please contact Michael Hill at 716-639-3900 or email with questions or concerns.
> 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

SOFIA Meeting - Columbus, Ohio
May 20, Sunday
SOFIA is Adoption STAR's adoptive family and prospective adoptive family support group. SOFIA's Columbus, Ohio chapter will be meeting at the Easton Barnes and Noble (4005 Townsfair Way Columbus, OH 43219). For more information, please contact Angela Laman by email or call the Adoption STAR agency at (513)631-3900.
> 3:00 pm

Orientation Session - New York City Area
May 31, Thursday

Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. The orientation session will take place at Phillips Lytle, LLP - 437 Madison Avenue - 34th Floor New York, NY 10020. To RSVP, Please call 917-470-9340 or email info@adoptionstar.com The date for this orientation is tentative. Please check back to confirm.
> 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

SOFIA Spring Fling - New York City Area
June 02, Saturday
An informal and fun adoptive family get-together! Adoption STAR Founder and CEO, Michele Fried, will be in attendance. Prospective adoptive parents and children are welcomed.

The plan is for everyone to meet in the lobby of the Sheraton Hotel (811 7th Ave. at 52nd St. New York, NY, 10019) and then, depending on the weather, walk to Central Park.

For more information and to RSVP, please call contact Michele by phone 917-470-9340 or email
> 10:00 am