“…I want my friend to know that making decisions will no longer be easy…That trying to fill the time that it takes to wait for a baby will becom...
The More the Merrier
Shannon Frizzell, Adult Adoptee and Educator, writes about her parent’s house — first as a receiving home for infants and later as a foste...
Rachael Metz, LCSW joins the Adoption STAR Adoptive Parent Department
Rachael Metz, LCSW Adoption STAR’s New Adoptive Parent Social Worker and Family Advocate discusses her new job. Dear Prospective Adoptive Parent...
Curious about International Adoption, but not sure where to go for reliable information?
Our International Adoption Coordinator Megan Montgomery answers questions about International Adoption Adoption STAR is full of good resources for you...
One Family Two Different Adoption Plans
Our Associate Director Michael Hill discusses the differences between his sons’ open adoption plans . My husband and I have had the incredible f...
“Buzzy Makes Malcolm Brave”: A Video by STAR Family Teresa Schoell and Her Son Malcolm
Click on here to see the Video “Buzzy Makes Malcolm Brave” Teresa Schoell a Child Life Specialist created a video of her son Malcolm to pr...
Naming Your Child
Read More: Can you name the most popular boy and girl baby names of the last 100 years?, Baby Names, Naming Your Child, Adoption Posse, Coincidence or...
International Adoption Survey
TUFTS University in conjunction with the Even B. Donaldson Adoption Institute is looking for your help. Tufts University in conjunction with the Even ...
When What I Knew about Adoption was Wrong
Author and Blogger Lori Holden continues her series of contributions to the Adoption STAR blog by answering our questions about open adoption. When my...
From Jersey City to Santiago Chile: An International Adoption Story
Read More: The Changing Face of International Adoption, A Great Film about International Adoption, An Introduction to International Adoption, Reunitin...