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Waiting Families Support Meeting

Virtual support meeting for waiting families. We recognize that this is a stressful and overwhelming time for you and would like to hold a virtual support meeting for our waiting families. Our hope is to have a safe space where you can connect with one another around the unique challenges you may be facing right […]

ANCHOR A-OK Educational Class – Series 5, Session B

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

The A-OK educational classes are referred to as ANCHOR (Attach, Nurture, Commit, Healing, Open-minded, Resilience). They are specific to those considering the adoption of an older child or children. The classes give attendees a great deal of information that prepares them for adopting a child waiting in the United States foster care system (or out […]

LGBT Family Story Time

Curl up together virtually with your parents and other children in LGBT families to listen to, enjoy, explore and discuss LGBT-affirming children’s books, just before bedtime. This event is brought to you by the LGBT Network, a proud partner of Adoption STAR.

Online Adoption Information Session (Webinar)

Introduces the Adoption STAR agency and the agency’s policies and procedures. The many services and programs of the agency are explored. Adoption STAR staff will facilitate and a family who has adopted through the agency will be present to share their adoption story.After registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join […]

LGBT Family Story Time

Curl up together virtually with your parents and other children in LGBT families to listen to, enjoy, explore and discuss LGBT-affirming children’s books, just before bedtime. This event is brought to you by the LGBT Network, a proud partner of Adoption STAR.

Pre-Parenthood Educational Class – Session 9 (Virtual Class)

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

The pre-parenthood adoption classes are specific to those considering the adoption of a child NOT in foster care in the U.S. Families are provided with the information and preparation necessary to assess communication, exploring child development, understanding of the adoption process, legal aspects related to adoption, etc.Friday                5:45 pm - 8:45 pmSaturday        […]

Tapestry Books Story Time

Join us for Story Time with Tapestry Books! Popular books relating to adoption from the Tapestry Books collection will be featured for ages 0-6 years old. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-866-691-3300.After registering for this event you will receive information on how to join the Zoom Meeting.

Adoptive Parents Committee 40th Annual Conference

-CONFERENCE WILL BE VIRTUAL- Several Adoption STAR staff are speakers! APC’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE SERVES TO PROMOTE A BETTER AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF ADOPTION AND PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH ACCURATE INFORMATION CONCERNING ADOPTION AND PARENTING ISSUES. Conference participants will have the opportunity to attend numerous workshops, seminars, lectures and panel discussions. Led by professionals and experts in […]

Tapestry Books Story Time

Join us for Story Time with Tapestry Books! Popular books relating to adoption from the Tapestry Books collection will be featured for ages 0-6 years old. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-866-691-3300.After registering for this event you will receive information on how to join the Zoom Meeting.

Private Track Group Training Webinar

This creative and flexible program will teach you how to advertise yourself. Adoption STAR created The Agency Assisted Private Adoption Program, often referred to as “Private Track” to provide increased opportunities to adopt an infant. This creative and flexible program will teach you how to advertise yourself.  Learn from the professionals!After registering for this event […]