An adoptive mother and blogger shares a personal family story that offers some valuable perspective on transracial adoption. In an August 6th, 2015 pi...
Yelp Without Borders Party – THIS WEEKEND!
A great opportunity for folks touched by international adoption! Support the International Institute of Buffalo while enjoying incredible ethnic cuisi...
Unexpected Openness
An excerpt from a 2015 adoption-themed book beautifully illustrates how an open adoption arrangement can organically evolve and change over time. Chic...
Take Action! The Adoption Tax Credit
Do your part to advocate for a REFUNDABLE adoption tax credit. Our friends at the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) have been worki...
Ebola Orphans
This thoughtful article highlights the complexities behind Africa’s Ebola orphans and the available adoption options. Adoption STAR Founder/CEO Mich...
Erin’s Story
A birthmother shares insight into her decision to make an adoption plan for her child. Erin placed a child for adoption when she was a 19-year-old col...
Adoption, Same Sex Couples, and Mississippi
Mississippi is the only state in the country with an adoption ban that’s specific to same sex couples. A recent lawsuit will try to make this realit...
Transracial Adoption: Parental Skills and Capabilities
Here’s a list of ideal traits for individuals or couples that are open to transracial adoption. In reviewing the book Transracial Adoption and Foste...
Run in the Country 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Fun Run
Lace up your sneakers and join us for a fun event that benefits two great Amherst, New York-based non-profits – Adoption STAR and the Buffalo Niagar...
Tackling Myths About Foster Care Adoption
A recent on-line piece worked to dispel myths and misconceptions about adopting through the foster care system. Adoption STAR realizes that there are ...