Calendar of Events
MAYUnderstanding Infant Adoption Training- Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center, Brooklyn, NY May 18, Friday, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 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. SOFIA Meeting - Columbus, Ohio May 20, Sunday, 3:00 pm 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. Understanding Infant Adoption Training - Planned Parenthood of Rochester/Syracuse, Rochester, NY May 23, Wednesday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 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. Orientation Session - New York City Area May 31, Thursday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 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. JUNESOFIA Spring Fling - New York City Area June 02, Saturday, 10:00 am 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
This special orientation session will be led by Adoption STAR CEO and Founder, Michele Fried, as well as her son and, and Adoption STAR Client Relations Manager, Zack Fried. The session will take place at the Adoption STAR office (47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville.) Please call (716) 639-3900 to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com JULYSOFIA Meeting - Ohio July 08, Sunday, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm SOFIA is Adoption STAR's adoptive family and prospective adoptive family support group. SOFIA's Ohio chapter will be meeting the second Sunday of every month at the Panera Bread on 5905 Deerfield Boulevard, Mason, OH. For more information, please contact Ashley by email or call the Adoption STAR agency at (513)631-3900. Home Study Educational Classes - Buffalo July 13, Friday, 6:30 pm - 9 pm This is an opportunity to fulfill your five-week home study class requirement in one weekend. The classes will take place on Friday, June 13, from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, and Saturday, June 14, from 9 am - 5 pm. The classes are open to all registered Adoption STAR clients, and clients living in Western New York are required to complete home study classes before becoming home study ready. Register today by calling 716.639.3900 or emailing info@adoptionstar.com Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. The orientation will be held at the Colonie Community Center - 1653 Central Avenue, Albany, NY. To RSVP, Please call (518)391-2515 or email info@adoptionstar.com Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. The orientation session will take place at the Jewish Community Center in Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Rochester, NY. To RSVP, Please call 585-672-5227 or email info@adoptionstar.com The conference will take place in Crystal City, Virginia, just outside of Washington DC, with the specific location to be announced at a later date. For more information please visit the conferences official website. AUGUSTAdoptive Family Annual Summer Picnic August 05, Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm This ANNUAL picnic is the highlight of the year with families traveling from near and far to attend. Open to all adoptive families and waiting adoptive families of Adoption STAR and their family and friends. No cost. Bring a side dish or dessert to pass. Hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages provided. There will be entertainment and crafts for children. The picnic will take place at the Ellicott Creek Park, Tonawanda, NY, Shelters 10A and 10B. For more information and to RSVP please email the agency or call (716)639-3900 This five week program, which meets every Tuesday, prepares you for domestic or international adoption and is open to all registered Adoption STAR clients. Located at 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221. Register today by calling 716.639.3900 or emailing info@adoptionstar.com SEPTEMBEROrientation Session - Ohio Area September 13, Thursday, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. Symmes Branch Library Meeting Room. 11850 Eynart Road, Loveland, OH 45140. Please call (513)631-3900 to RSVP or email the agency Telling Your Child Their Birth Story September 13, Thursday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm This class provides information on sharing your child's adoption story with them. It will provide advice on how to address difficult to share birth family background information as well as how to answer your growing child's questions about adoption. Fee is $5.00 per family. This class will take place at the Adoption STAR Buffalo office, 47 Plaza Dr. Williamsville, NY 14221. For more information and to RSVP please email the agency or call (716)639-3900. For more information on the meeting please email the agency or call (716)639-3900. OCTOBERACE Meeting - Buffalo Area October 04, Thursday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm ACE (Adoption Circle of Experience) is a support group for adult adoptees ages 18 and up. This is a great opportunity to interact with fellow adoptees with unique stories to share. Located at 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221. Please email ace@adoptionstar.com for more information or to RSVP. Adoption Informational Meeting - NYC area October 04, Thursday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Adoption STAR will be speaking at WANNABE DADS AND MOMS - A support group for LGBTQ people exploring the possibilities of becoming parents through adoption. To register or for more information contact: Megan at the LGBT Community Center mfisk@gaycenter.org or (646)358-1748. The event will be held at: 208 W. 13th Street NY, NY 10011 Orientation Session - Rochester Area October 11, Thursday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. The orientation session will take place at the Jewish Community Center in Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Rochester, NY. To RSVP, Please call 585-672-5227 or email info@adoptionstar.com The conference will take place at St. John's University, in New York City. For more information, please visit the conferences official website.
NOVEMBERWeekend Home Study Educational Classes - Buffalo November 02, Friday, 6 pm - 8:30 pm This is an opportunity to fulfill your five-week home study class requirement in one weekend. The classes will take place on Friday, November 2 frp, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm and Saturday, November 3 from 9 am - 5 pm. The classes are open to all registered Adoption STAR clients, and clients living in Western New York are required to complete home study classes before becoming home study ready. The classes will take place at 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221. Register today by calling 716.639.3900 or emailing info@adoptionstar.com For more information on the Adoption Fair, please visit the official website. Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. The Location for the event will be announced at a later date. To RSVP, Please call (518)391-2515 or email info@adoptionstar.com The class will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst, 6320 Main St. Williamsville, NY. To RSVP please email the agency or call 716.639.3900. Children are welcome. Hands-on demonstrations and products will be available. The class will take place at St Fancis College, 180 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY. For more information please visit the conferences website. This two day weekend class will fulfill your five-week home study class requirement. Registered clients must complete these classes to become home study ready. The classes will be held at the Carondelet Hospitality Center - 385 Watervliet Shaker Rd. Lathan, NY 12110. To RSVP for the classes please call (716)639-3900 or email info@adoptiosntar.com. DECEMBERSOFIA Holiday Party - Rochester Area December 08, Saturday, 4:00 pm Gift sharing, crafts, good food and other treats. For adoptive families and prospective adoptive families. For more information and to RSVP please email the agency or call (585)672-5227. SOFIA Holiday Party - Albany Area December 08, Saturday, 4:00 pm Gift sharing, crafts, good food and other treats. For adoptive families and prospective adoptive families. The location for this party will be announced at a later date. For more information and to RSVP please email the agency or call (518)391-2515. Orientation Session - Buffalo Area December 11, Tuesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. Please call (716) 639-3900 to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com |