Events

Home EventsPage 4

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 […]

Beer Tasting Fundraiser

908 Niagara Falls Blvd suite 105 908 Niagara Falls Boulevard, #suite 105, North Tonawanda, NY, United States

Join us for a night of tasting the finest beers benefiting the A-OK and Shining Star programs on May 1, 2024, at 6:00PM!Join us for a Beer Tasting Fundraiser!Come and indulge in an evening of delightful beer tasting at our upcoming event. A $50 ticket per person (+processing fees) includes 4 "tastes" of a wide […]

ANCHOR A-OK Educational Class, Series 2

Adoption STAR Main Office 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 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 […]

Birth Mother’s Day

Buffalo Museum of Science 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY, United States

Every year, the day before Mother’s Day is Birth Mother’s Day. Every year, the day before Mother’s Day is Birth Mother’s Day. It is nationally recognized but rarely will you find anyone celebrating it. This is why Adoption STAR hosts an Annual Birth Mother’s Day Celebration, where we celebrate Birth Mother’s Day with those women […]

Pre-Parenthood Educational Class Session 2 (In Person)

Adoption STAR’s Main Office 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, […]

Private Track Training

Webinar

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Spring Gathering in NYC

The Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011, New York, NY

Families will have the opportunity to connect with other adoptive families in the area. Children’s crafts, activities and snacks will be available. Families who have adopted, as well as those along the journey to adopt are invited!