Become a Member


Membership Information

Joining SOFIA allows you to take advantage of social and networking opportunities with other families formed through adoption. We encourage families to attend as many of our events as they are able. It is a perfect and important group for those just beginning their adoption journey and for those more experienced adoptive families.

There is a no membership fee, however a one-time donation of $5 to cover administrative costs is appreciated. This donation may be made out to SOFIA and mailed to SOFIA c/o Adoption STAR at any of their office locations.

Please take advantage of becoming an immediate member of SOFIA by completing the brief membership form below. This will permit you to begin receiving information on upcoming SOFIA events and to be able to connect with the group's facilitators and members.

Why Join SOFIA?

SOFIA is a group that embraces family. You do not need to be a client of Adoption STAR to become a member. It has been clearly established by the professional adoption community that there is a need for continued contact with members of the adoption triad long after an adoption has taken place. Such support may come in the form of counseling, education, and support groups. The involvement in a support group reduces the likelihood of adoption disruption or dissolution. You and your family will not only find support, but new friendships as well. By joining SOFIA, you will meet many adoptive families whose experiences in adoption are priceless. You will have access to adoptive parents, professional staff in the fields of adoption and special needs, and access to a comprehensive adoption and parenting library.

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This group is for Adoption STAR clients who have adopted and those who have approved home studies and are waiting to adopt. Please take the time to connect with each other, make new friendships, share information, support each other, ask questions and most importantly - talk about your kids!

SOFIA Membership Registration

Full Name(s): 
Address: 
City/State: 
Zip Code: 
Telephone Number(s): 
Email Address(es): 
Are you a prospective adoptive parent waiting for a child referral?: 
Are you a previous/present registered client of Adoption STAR?: 
If you have children, please complete the following: 
Child(ren)'s Name(s): Date of Birth: Type of Adoption/Birth Child:
Please describe any areas you may be interested in helping out with, such as events, speaking engagements, etc. If you wish please list what you hope to gain from being involved in an adoption support group as well as any questions or suggestions you may have at this time.