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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 […]

Birth Parent Panel

A panel of birth parent speakers who have made adoption plans will share their stories. This staff moderated panel will include a question-and-answer session with panel participants, including questions from the audience. This workshop will provide genuine and real insight into the birth parent experience and demystify common birth parent myths. You won’t want to […]

Annual Adoptive Family Summer Picnic (Buffalo, NY Area)

Ellicott Creek Park 1 Ellicott Creek Road, Tonawanda, NY, United States

Please join Adoption STAR adoptive families, staff and their families, for a spectacular afternoon!  Families who have adopted through Adoption STAR, as well as those along the path to adopting are invited! Catered by Ted's Hot Dogs! Ted's Food Truck serving 1:00 - 3:00 pm A dessert or a side dish to pass would be […]

Attachment-Focused Crisis Deescalation With A-OK Family Advocates

This webinar will focus on crisis management for families who are caring for youth with extensive trauma histories and disrupted attachmentsThis 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 techniques […]

Private Track Training

For clients of Adoption STAR who are currently in the Private Track ProgramAdoption 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 the […]

ANCHOR A-OK Educational Class, Series 4

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 […]

Pre-Parenthood Educational Class Session 5 (in person)

Adoption STAR 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, […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]