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Financial Planning Webinar

New parents, especially new adoptive parents, need to consider several things related to the financial security & protection of their familyFacilitated by Lara Smith and Brittiny Razzano, Esq.New parents, especially new adoptive parents, need to consider several things related to the financial security and protection of their family. This class is facilitated by an adoptive […]

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 the […]

Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session

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 […]

Teen ACE (Adoptee Circle of Experience) (Virtual)

For Adoptee Teens Only Ages 13 – 18Adoptees ages 13 – 18 are welcome to join in on an interactive discussion on many hot topics such as school, bullying, prejudice, the highs and lows of being an adoptee, a son, a daughter, a sibling, friend, and student. Join us!After registering for this information session you […]

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 […]

Private Track Training

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 Meeting

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 […]

Healing-Centered and Attachment-Focused Caregiving

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 […]

Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session

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 […]

Race and Racism Through The Voices of Transracial Adoptees

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 […]