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A-OK Q&A Sessions

Exploring adoption of older childrenThose interested in Adoption STAR’s A-OK Program, as well as those exploring adoption of older children can ask all questions relating to older child adoption. The Q&A is an informal opportunity to gain answers to everything you are wondering about as it relates to children being placed from foster care.After registering […]

A-OK Q&A Sessions

Exploring adoption of older childrenThose interested in Adoption STAR’s A-OK Program, as well as those exploring adoption of older children can ask all questions relating to older child adoption. The Q&A is an informal opportunity to gain answers to everything you are wondering about as it relates to children being placed from foster care.After registering […]

Pre-Parenthood Educational Class Session 1 (in person)

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

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, […]

ANCHOR A-OK Educational Classes, Series 1

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

For those pursuing the domestic adoption of an older child or an international adoption The A-OK and international 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Financial Planning Webinar

New parents, especially new adoptive parents, need to consider several things related to the financial security & protection of their familyThis class is facilitated by an adoptive parent who is a financial advisor along with an estate planning attorney/financial advisor. They will introduce you to overall financial planning for your family’s future, the Adoption Tax […]

Race and Racism Through The Voices of Transracial Adoptees

A Layered and Open Discussion. Zack Fried will lead an interactive conversation amongst a panel 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 […]

Healing-Centered and Attachment-Focused Caregiving

Facilitated by Samantha VanHout, Ph.D Similar 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 specific concerns and situations you are currently dealing with or anticipate occurring. This training will […]