As the agency has grown over the years, we are proud to say that so has our own in house library! Many families are surprised to learn just how extens...
Five Top Domestic Adoption Fears
1. It is difficult to be approved to adopt? Yes, there is a lot of paperwork and something called a home study and during that home study ...
Obtaining Educational Credits As Part of the Adoption Process
At Adoption STAR Every prospective adoptive parent must complete at least 40 educational credits prior to child placement. Credits do not necessarily ...
The wait is over…the Adoption STAR Family Tree is unveiled!
The official unveiling of the Adoption STAR Family Tree happened at our Open House on 3/13/13. Michele Fried had the honor of pulling back the red c...
Adoptive Parent Infant Care and Infant CPR Classes ~ Just For You
Adoption STAR highly recommends that in addition to the adoption education required, prospective applicants should take an infant care class, includin...
5 Myths About Foster Care
Myth: I have to be married to be a foster parent. False. Single people can be foster parents! Myth: I have to be a stay at home parent to be […...
Bonding and Adoptive Parenthood
CEO and Founder of Adoption STAR, Michele Fried discusses bonding with your adopted child and shares pictures of bonding time in her family. [jj-ngg-j...
Local Organization Hosted Annual Gala to Benefit Families
Our International Adoption Coordinator Megan Montgomery recaps a fundraiser to benefit Parenthood for Me. Parenthood for Me is a organization providin...
Newborn/Infant Care Workshop
Our Associate Director Michael Hill announces that Adoption STAR will be offering a newborn/infant care class, 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday, April 9th that i...
Why Openness?
Guest Blogger Jennifer Nickel considers why open adoption is important even under trying and difficult circumstances. Why do I believe in open contact...