This new class will increase participants knowledge and skills to identify “developmentally expected” sexual behaviors of children and youth and distinguish developmentally expected behaviors from those that might be inappropriate, coercive, abusive, or illegal. Small group discussions give participants an opportunity to apply their new knowledge about how to assess and respond to these behaviors […]

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. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please join us for this free session to learn more about all types of adoption […]

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 […]

Are you single? Single by choice; single before or after you adopted; single because of separation, divorce, death. Single parenting is filled with joy as well as unique challenges. Join us for an interactive panel discussion. Childcare available. Panel Facilitated by Kathy Crissey, LMHC. Contact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com for […]

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        […]

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 […]

This session will introduce you to Adoption STAR and the services and programs the agency offers in the state of Ohio. The session will cover infant adoption through older child adoption. There is no cost involved to attend. After signing up to attend, you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar. For more […]

This session will introduce you to Adoption STAR and the services and programs the agency offers.  The session will cover infant adoption through older child adoption. There is no cost involved to attend. After signing up to attend, you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar. For more information, please contact us at 1-866-691-3300 or […]

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        […]

Join us as we will cover infant adoption through older child adoption. This session will introduce you to Adoption STAR and the services and programs the agency offers in the state of Ohio. The session will cover infant adoption through older child adoption. There is no cost involved to attend. After signing up to attend, […]