Adoption STAR staff reactions to the latest film clip we watched as a part of our TV/Film clip-viewing project. See our Facebook post on 8/1/14 for mo...
August is National Family Fun Month
While family life is undoubtedly hectic, it’s important to remember to take advantage of any opportunity to spend meaningful, fun time together. In ...
Prospective Adoptive Parents – We’ve Been Matched! Sharing the News.
Advice for prospective adoptive parents that have been matched with expectant parents who are looking to make an adoption plan. It is a very personal ...
“Chinese, on the Inside”
The following New York Times piece presents information on Catie and Kimberly, who “were adopted from China by a couple from Maine, who attempt to p...
Expectant Parent Versus Birth Parent
When a pregnant woman contacts Adoption STAR for help with making an adoption plan, we recognize that the decision to contact us in and of itself can ...
Adult Adoptee Voices – Angela Tucker
Angela Tucker is a valued voice in the adoption community! Learn more about her story (and her work) in today’s blog post. As per Angela Tucker’s ...
Family STAR Update – Search, Reunion and Open Adoption
Wendy Lane recounts some recent work she’s been conducting with a birth mother who’s looking for assistance and support. Family STAR has been gett...
World Breastfeeding Week 2014 – Information for Adoptive Parents
A link via today’s blog post provides valuable information on breastfeeding for adoptive parents! Many adoptive parents assume that breastfeeding th...
Openness in Adoption – A Brief Description
Understanding the varying levels of openness in adoption is important for both expectant parents and prospective adoptive parents. Today’s blog post...
Training Professionals on Adoption
Discussing adoption with patients/clients isn’t easy to do unless healthcare and helping professionals are well educated on how to do it….and that...