We are so excited to welcome Ryan Ryan DiMartino (they/them) to the podcast! Ryan is part of the LGBTQIA+ community and has two children that they mad...
My Open Adoption Story – One Birth Mom’s Perspective
This is written by a birth mom, Meagan. I am SO thankful for open adoption and the family I’ve been able to build with the adoptive parents of my ...
Generous Gift from Elly’s Angels Assists with Placement of Baby Samuel
The holiday season and New Year is a time of reflection, and it is also a time to pay it forward. Adoption STAR is proud of the support we have [&hell...
Damaging Secrets
An advice columnist offered sound advice as it relates to adoptive parents keeping their child’s adoption a secret. Agency staff members repeatedly ...
Reminiscing: Part Two
Adoption STAR Founder/CEO Michele Fried shares excerpts from a revealing adoption-themed article she authored years ago. The journal entries I shared ...
From Orphan to NFL Owner
A recent news article highlighted the incredible story of Pegula Sports and Entertainment’s own Kim Pegula, with a special focus on her connection t...
How Has Adoption Touched YOUR life?
With over 780 placements in its 15 years of existence, Adoption STAR has amassed a lot of great stories. We hope you’ll consider sharing yours. Weâ€...
The Power of Unsealed Birth Certificates
A recent ABC Nightline story beautifully illustrates how unsealed birth certificates can be of great benefit to adult adoptees and birth parents alike...
Sharing the News, Part 2: Alison and Jason
Adoption STAR clients Alison and Jason reflect on how they shared the news that they were going to become adoptive parents. Around 9pm on July 3, 2010...
Making Connections
Adoption STAR Associate Director Michael Hill shares thoughts and a story regarding transracially adopted children. “A white mother said she would f...