In some states it is permitted to dual represent in an adoption where one attorney represents the adoptive parents and the agency. However, the attorn...
Behind the Scenes
Wendy Lane, who offers Post Adoption Support, gives a behind the scenes look at what happens in our offices. I am Wendy Lane, and I am lucky. I am mom...
Susie’s Story
Adoption STAR Founder & CEO Michele Fried and her daughter Susanna Fried co-author to discuss their special needs adoption journey. Who would hav...
Come Behind the Scenes to Meet Development Associate Kristin Ackerman
Adoption STAR Founder & CEO Michele Fried, applauds the hard work and dedication of our Development Associate Kristin Ackerman. Sometimes the har...
Today’s Adoption Options
Domestic Adoption: Licensed/Authorized Private Agency Adoption Primarily infants are placed in the domestic program. The agency may take custody of an...
We Celebrate Independence Day
May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our own country! ~ Daniel Webster So let freedom ring from the p...
Wait, Is This Really Happening?
Guest blogger Jill Christiansen shares her adoption journey. When we began our adoption journey in the Spring of 2011, we were already the parents of ...
Adoption and Art
Artwork can tell stories or express ideas. Art can be abstract or quite realistic. Most would agree that art expresses as well as stirs emotions. Hist...
Muslim and Adoption
By Michele Fried, Adoption STAR Founder & CEO discusses Muslim adoption history and the need for more Muslim adoptive parents. Years ago I sat ac...
Adoption STAR Held a Food Drive to Benefit the WNY Food Bank During the Month of July
A blog update: the Adoption STAR food drive was a success! Our CEO Michele Fried has always had a passion for supporting other non-profit organization...