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Pre-Parenthood Educational Class Session 6 (in person)

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For those pursuing a domestic infant adoption The pre-parenthood adoption classes listed here are specific to those considering the adoption of a child NOT in foster care in the U.S., through the domestic infant programs. Families are provided with the information and preparation necessary to assess communication, exploring child development, understanding of the adoption process, […]

Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session

Building Families Through AdoptionBecome introduced the Adoption STAR agency and the agency’s policies and procedures, including the many services and programs we offer.After registering for this information session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event.Contact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for additional information […]

Diagnoses 101

This workshop will introduce, describe, and provide information on the most common conditions identified for children in careThe information provided will help familiarize waiting adoptive parents with common terms, conditions, and needs described in the records of children in foster and group care. After registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to […]

Story Time with Tapestry Books

Adoption STAR 131 John Muir Drive, Amherst, NY, United States

This the perfect event for families with children, as adoption books geared towards children will be read.

Newborn/Infant Care Class (Webinar)

Adoption STAR is offering a newborn/infant care class that is open to the agency’s prospective adoptive parents! The class will be facilitated by a group of practicing nurses that are currently pursuing an additional nursing degree at Daemen College.  By attending, clients currently in the midst of a home study will earn 2 hours towards […]

Preparing Extended Family for Older Child Adoption

Grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, siblings, and friends are all impacted when a child or sibling group is adopted into their familyAdoptive parents often spend a significant amount of time educating themselves about the unique needs of children in the foster care system and specific issues of adoption, but what about other members of the extended […]

Adoption Forum: Getting Your Family Involved in Your Adoption Journey

This class is for our clients who have finished the pre-parenthood or ANCHOR classesWe welcome you to extend the invitation to one or more family member and/or friends to learn more about adoption. Now the important people in your life will be introduced to many of the subjects you have already learned about! A panel […]

Blue Rose Meeting

This session is specific to birth parents who have made an adoption plan for their children.It is a safe place to talk about your personal experiences, emotions, challenges and triumphs. After registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar.For more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com.Visit our […]

Attachment-Focused Crisis Deescalation With A-OK Family Advocates

This webinar will focus on crisis management for families who are caring for youth with extensive trauma histories and disrupted attachments This training will provide the framework for how we heal through relationships and how we can best respond to a dysregulated child in a nurturing way that doesn’t jeopardize their attachment and trust. Practical […]