Madeleine Melcher continues to spur lively discussion about adoption with her insightful commentary and insight. We featured one of Madeleine Melcher...
April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
The slogan for this year’s campaign is, “We All Can Play a Part in Making Meaningful Connections.” April is National Child Abuse Prevention Mont...
Adoption and Family Life Post-Placement
Adoption STAR MSW Intern Kaitlin Incorvia writes her final blog post for us, and it focuses on suggestions and resources for adoptive families post-pl...
The Memory She Needed
A birth grandmother who was present for the birth and placement of her birth grandchild shares her experiences and observations. A birth grandmother b...
For Adoption STAR Prospective Adoptive Parents – Our Newborn/Infant Care Class!
An important class (especially for agency clients that are looking to adopt their first child) is happening later this month! Every year, Adoption STA...
Dear Future Baby
Creativity shines in an amazing video by two prospective adoptive dads that are looking forward to becoming fathers someday. Adoption STAR staff membe...
Adoption Tax Credit Information
With tax filing deadlines quickly approaching, we wanted to share some important adoption tax credit information. During the winter of 2015, the North...
Too Old To Adopt?
Adoption STAR CEO/Founder Michele Fried sheds some light on the commonly asked question, “Am I too old to adopt?” Actress Fran Drescher wonders if...
Upcoming Conference in Albany, NY
Adoptive parents and adoption professionals alike will benefit from attending the 26th annual New York State Citizens’ Coalition for Children (NYSCC...
Labels and More Labels
Adoption STAR’s Founder/CEO Michele Fried discusses the impact that various labels have had on her (and her family members), including the one she...