Here’s information from Adoption STAR’s Adoptive Parent Education Manual that discusses some important realities about openness in adoption. “Wh...
Typical Emotions – You’re Matched!
Feelings you may be experiencing now: Relief: You are matched. Fear: Perhaps you have been matched before and it did not lead to a placement. Our advi...
Ethical Considerations in Adoption
The following write-up was included in materials that accompanied the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Funded Infant Adoption Awareness Tr...
How Can The Adoption Star Staff Help Me?
When you register with Adoption STAR, you will be assigned a social worker that is referred to as a Family Advocate. Each of our Family Advocates has ...
Thinking of a name for the baby
You may have had a name in mind for your baby for a long time now. Or you may not have allowed yourself time to think about such a thing. […]...
How To Talk To People Who Don’t Get It
Ok, I have to get this off my chest. When speaking to an adoptive parent, please don’t ask if we see Nick’s real parents, or how his mothe...
For Teenagers In Foster Care, Adoption Can Be A Life Saving Event
Children in foster care need a voice especially teens. In honor of National Foster Care Month, please learn more about the following teenagers who hav...
Meeting the Expectant Parents
Now that you are matched you may have just learned that the expectant mother wishes to meet you. How exciting. How nerve wracking. Sometimes the meeti...
Sensitivity in Communicating About Adoption
As mentioned in previous blog posts, the Child Welfare Information Gateway is an incredible resource for adoptive families. Adoption STAR highly value...
“No One Is Going To Pick Me”
Finally your home study is complete and you have your first “profiling opportunity!” The excitement turns to disappointment as you realize that it...