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 […]
For clients of Adoption STAR who are currently in the Private Track Program Adoption STAR’s Agency Assisted Private Adoption Program, often referred to as “Private Track,” provides increased opportunities to adopt an infant. This creative and flexible program will teach you how to advertise yourself with the training, guidance, and support of the agency. With […]
Waiting families virtual support meetingWe 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 now, as […]
This training will provide psycho-education about trauma, emotion, regulation, and attachment, as well as effective parenting strategies .Facilitated by Samantha VanHoutSimilar to TBRI, this training will provide psycho-education about trauma, emotion, regulation, and attachment, as well as effective parenting strategies to utilize with your unique child(ren). There will also be opportunities to problem solve around […]
Building Families Through Adoption Become 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 […]
Zack Fried will lead an interactive conversation amongst a panel of transracial adoptees and attendees, focusing on the topic of navigating race and racism. Growing up within a transracial adoption comes with its own complexities, and those extend into adulthood when we take a look at what’s going on in the world around us. This […]
Join Adoption STAR at one of the ballpark's signature nights! Star Wars Night XIV!This night is a must-attend for both baseball and Star Wars fans! Even before the Bisons take the field, fans rush to Sahlen Field to enjoy Fan Costumer Appearances throughout the ballpark's concourse starting when ballpark gates open (time TBA). There are […]
Building Families Through AdoptionBecome introduced to Adoption STAR’s A-OK (Adopt an Older Kid) program and the policies, procedures, and services offered to clients interested in adopting an older child.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 […]
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 […]
Grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, siblings, and friends are all impacted when a child or sibling group is adopted into their family Adoptive 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 […]
