An excerpt from a 2015 adoption-themed book beautifully illustrates how an open adoption arrangement can organically evolve and change over time. Chic...
Ebola Orphans
This thoughtful article highlights the complexities behind Africa’s Ebola orphans and the available adoption options. Adoption STAR Founder/CEO Mich...
Erin’s Story
A birthmother shares insight into her decision to make an adoption plan for her child. Erin placed a child for adoption when she was a 19-year-old col...
Adoption, Same Sex Couples, and Mississippi
Mississippi is the only state in the country with an adoption ban that’s specific to same sex couples. A recent lawsuit will try to make this realit...
Transracial Adoption: Parental Skills and Capabilities
Here’s a list of ideal traits for individuals or couples that are open to transracial adoption. In reviewing the book Transracial Adoption and Foste...
Tackling Myths About Foster Care Adoption
A recent on-line piece worked to dispel myths and misconceptions about adopting through the foster care system. Adoption STAR realizes that there are ...
Another Year, Another Picnic!
Adoption STAR reflects on 8/9/15’s Annual Adoptive Family Picnic It was a beautiful summer Sunday at Ellicott Creek Park yesterday, which proved to ...
My Dog Story
A woman’s short story powerfully illustrates the desire that many adoptees have for information about their birth story. While recently reading The ...
Pregnancy Options Values Exercise
This simply activity helps individuals think about their own personal values as it relates to an unexpected pregnancy and pregnancy options counseling...
Adoptees, Birth Parents, and Coping Mechanisms
Adoption Blogger/Speaker/Educator Angela Tucker has written an interesting post that’s valuable reading for all members of the adoption triad. A pot...