As Adoption STAR readies itself for it’s upcoming series of Home Study classes (for more information on these classes visit our Calendar of Even...
Cost Comparisons with Surrogacy and Adoption
There are many options that individuals and couples can consider when they wish to parent. Surrogacy, domestic adoption, international adoption and fo...
There is really no such thing as gay adoption ~ It is simply called ‘adoption’
Adoption STAR Founder & CEO Michele Fried Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especi...
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Waiting for the Right Baby
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...
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...
Why Consider The Agency Assisted Private Adoption Program?
Utilizing Private Track to Increase Applicants’ Opportunities to Adopt. If the applicant(s) is/are hoping to adopt an infant domestically, Adopt...
Obtaining Educational Credits As Part of the Adoption Process
At Adoption STAR Every prospective adoptive parent must complete at least 40 educational credits prior to child placement. Credits do not necessarily ...
Local Organization Hosted Annual Gala to Benefit Families
Our International Adoption Coordinator Megan Montgomery recaps a fundraiser to benefit Parenthood for Me. Parenthood for Me is a organization providin...