“I am too old to Adopt.” Well okay, maybe… are you 98? It is one of the questions and, let’s be honest, fears, that I hear ove...
Volunteering at Adoption STAR
Why Volunteer? Volunteering is the perfect way to feel connected to your community. The simple act of offering your skills and enthusiasm will positiv...
Erie County Adoption Statistics 2013
Adoption STAR has a main office in Erie County. So we thought it would be nice to provide a report on how our county is doing regarding facilitating a...
Take Action to Save the Adoption Tax Credit
On February 26th 2014, David Camp, chair of the Ways and Means Committee, released his much anticipated tax reform proposal and it proposes eliminatin...
The Impact of the Film Philomena
Today’s blog post encourages readers to learn more about the Academy Award nominated film Philomena, starring Judi Dench. New York Times Film Critic...
Lawsuit Filed by Same-Sex Married Parents and Adoption STAR Seeks to End Discrimination on Birth Certificates
The lawsuit, presented in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 10, 2014, seeks a federal court order requiring Ohio to place the names of both married same-se...
Managing Expectations
In today’s blog post, we look at the referral process and how to make informed decisions. The outcome of an adoption is related significantly to...
This Adventure Feels Right
Founder & CEO Michele Fried explores how the adoption process often gets one to consider how both coincidence and fate come into play. We have an...
Online Photo Listing of Waiting Children
Social media and the Internet have changed the face of adoption. To help wade through the enormous amount of information (and misinformation) out ther...
What To Expect At Your First Meeting With The Agency: Adoptive Parent Initial Consultation Appointment
In today’s blog post, we look at the first contact with the agency. At the end of the post, you will be introduced to an Adoption STAR social wo...