Anyone that’s visited our main office in Amherst, New York is familiar with the stunning Family Tree sculpture that graces the main wall of our lobb...
Friendship on the Road to Family – Part 1
At the beginning of an adoption journey, many think of the road that has led them to this point, the paperwork to come, wonder how long the process wi...
August is National Family Fun Month
While family life is undoubtedly hectic, it’s important to remember to take advantage of any opportunity to spend meaningful, fun time together. In ...
Pre-Parenthood Adoption Education
From Adoption STAR’s perspective, pre-parenthood adoption education is a key element of adoption readiness. As per our Adoptive Parent Services book...
The Call – Part 2
There are very few moments in life in which every detail is etched into our memories. Maybe you can remember what song was playing on the radio, what ...
Parenting is Hard Work ~ But the Best Job I Ever Had
Founder & CEO Michele Fried discusses the difficult but joyful responsibilities of being a parent. I found this article very funny. I read it ligh...
This Adventure Feels Right
Founder & CEO Michele Fried explores how the adoption process often gets one to consider how both coincidence and fate come into play. We have an...
African American Cultural Day
Adoptive Parent Mentor and Coach Sue Reardon is organizing Adoption STAR’s First Annual African & Caribbean American Culture Day on Saturda...
Our Shining STAR ’14 Recap
Our Associate Director Michael Hill recaps our Annual Shining STAR Gala Event for 2014. If you would like to donate to special needs adoption, please ...
Revisiting the ‘Crack Babies’ Epidemic That Was Not
Adoption STAR Founder & CEO Michele Fried addresses how the media impacted the supposed “crack baby epidemic”. I have worked in the a...