By Michele Fried, Adoption STAR Founder & CEO Marie and Peter were coming up on their two-year mark with the agency. Their home study was already...
Adoption STAR Picnic Through the Eyes of a Waiting Family
Many families shy away from social gatherings during their adoption wait, especially where children are present. But we promise that the 13th Annual A...
Professional Ethics and Values in Pregnancy Counseling
Associate Director Michael Hill, As the New York State Project Lead for the Federally-funded Infant Adoption Awareness Training Project (IAATP), I’v...
The Hysterectomy
By Michele Fried, Adoption STAR Founder & CEO I bet you felt lonely as you waited in bed It’s better for your health I’m sure they all sa...
A Note to My Former Self
Sue Reardon looks back on her adoption journey by writing a letter to her former self. When you are at the foot of mountain, not only does the trek to...
Do Celebrities Get “Special Treatment” When it Comes to Adoption?
The New York State Citizens’ Coalition for Children (NYCSSS) is one of many organizations that sends Adoption STAR a monthly E-update. They always p...
Separate Legal Counsel
In some states it is permitted to dual represent in an adoption where one attorney represents the adoptive parents and the agency. However, the attorn...
Wait, Is This Really Happening?
Guest blogger Jill Christiansen shares her adoption journey. When we began our adoption journey in the Spring of 2011, we were already the parents of ...
Unexpectedly landing a job in the field of adoption
Lori Craig is Adoption STAR’s Executive Assistant, and an important player in all the “behind the scenes” work that goes into making our agency ...
Cultural Competency ~ Part Three: The Role of the Adoptive Family
This is the final article of a three part series developed by Adoption STAR on the topic of cultural competency. Adoption STAR is a frequent speaker a...