Adoption STAR is proud to have a great relationship with the State University of New York at Buffalo’s social work department, as we host a year-lon...
For Health Care and Helping Professionals – Engaging the Expectant Dad
Here are some suggestions that will help expectant dads who are considering the option of adoption feel more supported, welcome, and involved. Let’s...
Blog Post by Angela Tucker – Genetics, Adoption and First World Curiosities
This fascinating blog post by Angela Tucker will get you thinking about “nature versus nurture” as it relates to adoptees. We’ve shared some of ...
Personal Decisions – Preparing for Baby’s Arrival
Prospective adoptive parents have lots of decisions to make regarding preparations for the arrival of their child, such as this: “Should we get the ...
Reflections on Recent Adoption STAR Orientations
Associate Director Michael Hill shares a blog post based on his experiences conducting two recent Adoption STAR orientation sessions – one in New Yo...
Support Adoption STAR – Purchase Amazing Gold Canyon Products!
Paul and Parker Gevirtzman are amazing proponents of adoption and incredibly generous supporters of Adoption STAR. Here’s some information about an ...
Adoptees in the Wild: Gazillion Voices
Adoption STAR would like to share information about an adoption related film essay being shown in the Rochester area this weekend only. Adoptees in th...
Friendship on the Road to Family – Part 2
Friendships are so contagious around here, that the Adoption STAR staff have grown close. We celebrate in-office birthdays with a special lunch, spice...
Friendship on the Road to Family – Part 1
At the beginning of an adoption journey, many think of the road that has led them to this point, the paperwork to come, wonder how long the process wi...
From our Birth Parent Department – Creating an Adoption Plan
Adoption STAR’s Birth Parent Department Supervisor Sue Shaw and Birth Family Advocate Stephanie Velez describe the steps involved when the agency’...