Original birth certificates have been in the news lately, first with the release of President Obama’s and now the state of New Jersey is close t...
An Adoptee’s Journey: Christian’s Story
Since the Adoption STAR Blog started about one month ago, we have told many birth parent and adoptive parent stories. Today we will be telling the ado...
Creating Your Adoption Family Profile Book
The adoption profile book is a very important aspect to the adoption process. It allows the expectant parents to get a glimpse into the world of poten...
Adoption and Social Media: Recommendations For Healthy Ongoing Communication
© Michele Fried, Adoption STAR Today the use of social media is the “norm.” However it is a new forum for those who are touched by adoption… al...
Celebrity Adoptive Parents
Add Jillian Michaels, a trainer on NBC’s “Biggest Loser,” to the list of celebrity parents who have opted for international adoption...
An Adoption Tax Credit Primer
On their federal income tax return, adoptive parents may be able to claim a tax credit for qualified adoption expenses and/or income exclusion for emp...
Dana and Wayne’s Adoption Story
Like many women, Dana wanted to be a mother. She was married in 1998, and within 6 months she and her husband Wayne were attempting to conceive a chil...
Adoption In The News
Good Morning everyone, we’re halfway through the work week! A video about the issues currently surrounding adoptions in Nepal can be seen on our...
Positive Adoption Terms
Tomorrow will mark the official end to my first month at Adoption STAR, and I am looking forward to many many more months and years with the agency. M...
Adoption In The News
Good Morning everyone! The sun is shining at Adoption STAR HQ in Buffalo, hope that it’s doing the same wherever you are today. US Rep. Pete Sta...