Madeleine Melcher continues to spur lively discussion about adoption with her insightful commentary and insight. We featured one of Madeleine Melcher...
April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
The slogan for this year’s campaign is, “We All Can Play a Part in Making Meaningful Connections.” April is National Child Abuse Prevention Mont...
Adoption and Family Life Post-Placement
Adoption STAR MSW Intern Kaitlin Incorvia writes her final blog post for us, and it focuses on suggestions and resources for adoptive families post-pl...
Webinar Highlights Pilot Program on Interstate Placement of Children
Our friends at the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) want to get the word out on an upcoming training opportunity. On April 22 at n...
The Memory She Needed
A birth grandmother who was present for the birth and placement of her birth grandchild shares her experiences and observations. A birth grandmother b...
Help Make our “15 and Fabulous” Event A Success
Can you help secure a donated item (or items) for use at our event’s basket raffles and silent auction? Adoption STAR has been the beneficiary of tr...
Choose Your Words Wisely
Author Madeleine Melcher utilizes her own experiences and expertise to offer a sense of perspective for all members of the adoption triad. “I am but...
For Prospective Adoptive Parents and Adoption Professionals – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
A recent training here at Adoption STAR shared valuable insight, information and resources regarding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. As a part of our commitme...
For Adoption STAR Prospective Adoptive Parents – Our Newborn/Infant Care Class!
An important class (especially for agency clients that are looking to adopt their first child) is happening later this month! Every year, Adoption STA...
Dear Future Baby
Creativity shines in an amazing video by two prospective adoptive dads that are looking forward to becoming fathers someday. Adoption STAR staff membe...