During this difficult economy where some not for profit organizations are closing their doors, Adoption STAR is growing! The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony a...
Coincidence or Divine Intervention
By Michele Fried Years ago, I wrote an article that stemmed from a family conversation about whether things are simply coincidence or fate. I intervie...
One Journey to Parenthood
By Michele Fried (reprinted from 2004) Marie* and Peter* (*names were changed) were coming up on their two year mark with the agency. Their home stu...
Two Dads
Written by Michael Hill Recently, my 3 and a half-year-old son Elijah and I were visiting the indoor playground at the Jewish Community Center of Gre...
Birth Mother’s Write to Adoption STAR…
When we receive letters or cards of appreciation from our adoptive parents the staff glows as anyone would. We love to hear that our hard work was m...
What is ICPC
This blog post was written by Adoption STAR’s Ohio Program Director, Angela Laman. She can be contacted by email at angela@adoptionstar.com As Adopt...
Volunteer Opportunity
Every December, Adoption STAR holds a holiday party for birth parents and their families, and this year’s event will take place on Wednesday, Decemb...
On Being Considered the Real Parent
Over the coming months we will be talking with Lori Holden, an emerging expert on the topic of open adoption. Her book, The Open-Hearted Way to Open A...
Speaking with Sharon Roszia: Open Adoption Pioneer
Sharon Roszia is a licensed social worker and has worked in the adoption field for 50 years. Sharon was at the forefront of open adoption in the 1970â...
Do You Have An Adoption Friendly Workplace?
Adoption benefits are inexpensive and easy to administer. Yet so many employers have not addressed the issue. By adding adoption benefits to a compa...