In part one of this two part blog series we delve into names and the most popular ones of 2013. We begin with the Boys. The Social Security Administra...
THE REFERRAL
Our Media Specialist Lesa Ferguson is working with other staff members to write an ongoing blog series about the process to adoption. This series will...
Meet Our New Ohio BSW Intern − Elizabeth Vaughn
Today, we meet our new Ohio BSW Intern for the year ~ Elizabeth Vaughn. She will be graduating with her Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work from Mi...
Tips for Waiting Families During the Holiday Season
Frequently, the staff at Adoption STAR hears from Prospective Adoptive Families how challenging the holidays can be for them. Our family advocates and...
An Email Account for the Future
Our new Master’s of Social Work (MSW) Intern for the year ~ Stephanie Velez, MSW shares how a family supported each other through their waiting ...
When Concerns Arise In The Home Study Process
In today’s blog post, we examine a vital part of the adoption process – the Home Study. Throughout the post, you will be introduced to thr...
A Friendly Face (and Voice) at Adoption STAR
Adoption STAR Administrative Assistant, Senovia Cuevas talks about her role at the agency and the satisfaction she feels from providing assistance to ...
“Thanks”giving from the Adoption STAR Staff
In celebration of Thanksgiving Day, the staff at Adoption STAR shares what they are thankful for this year. Thank YOU for your continued readership of...
A Practice of Gratitude
Lori Craig is Adoption STAR’s Executive Assistant, and an important player in all the “behind the scenes” work that goes into making our agency ...
Realities in Adoption Planning
Our Birth Parent Supervisor Sue Shaw and Expectant Parent Social Worker Alecia Zimmerman sheds light on one of the most frequent myths they encounter....