If you were watching the Olympic Track and Field events Friday night, then you may have seen US Shot-Putter, Reece Hoffa win the bronze medal. You pro...
Video and Pictures from the 2012 Adoption STAR Adoptive Family Picnic
Well it rained a second year in a row at the Adoption STAR Adoptive Family Picnic, but it was still a fun day as the kids enjoyed a great puppet [&hel...
Telling Your Child Their Adoption Story
In September 2011 Adoption STAR held its first “Telling Your Child Their Adoption Story” workshop in Rochester, and we are happy to be bri...
Things To Know When Taking Your Child to the Doctor
Taking your child to the doctor can be a nervewracking and stressful experience for both parent and child…even if it’s just for a routine ...
Advice for Prospective Adoptive Parents
Recently a new Adoption STAR client, Lisa, posted a question on the Adoption STAR Facebook page, looking for advice as she and her husband begin their...
Adoption Poetry: Waiting For the Call
This adoption poem was written by an unknown adoptive father about waiting to find out if he and his wife had been selected to adopt two young boys. I...
Top Ten Reasons to Attend the Adoption STAR Picnic
The Adoption STAR Picnic is less then one week away (Sunday August 5, Ellicott Creek Park Shelters 10A and 10 B, 1-4 pm) and the Adoption STAR staff h...
Olympic Athletes Who Were Adopted
The Olympic Opening Ceremonies are tonight (Friday) and there will be many families coming together in front of the TV to watch the spectacle. If you ...
Taking Time to Make Yourself Happy as a Parent
Going through the Adoption process can be a long stressful experience and once you have been matched with an expecting mother and receive placement, t...
Adoption Tax Credit: Still Available to Those Who Finalized in 2011
Those who finalized their adoption in 2010 or 2011 but never claimed the adoption tax credit…it’s not too late! According to a New Jersey ...