Policies, rules and regulations governing adoption are always evolving and changing. Read today’s blog post to learn more about an important act tha...
What will we do in Hungary for 40 days?
Yes, the trip to Hungary to complete your adoption is about 40 days long. The first week you are visiting with your child daily, then your child will ...
Answers to Questions Regarding the Universal Accreditation Act
We submitted our questions to the Department of State and USCIS and now they, along with COA, will give us answers and information at a Free UAA Updat...
Online Photo Listing of Waiting Children
Social media and the Internet have changed the face of adoption. To help wade through the enormous amount of information (and misinformation) out ther...
Participate in an LSU Study
Our International Adoption Coordinator Megan Montgomery suggests adoptive parents who have adopted from Eastern Europe take part in a study. She share...
On Choosing to Parent a Child with Special Needs
In anticipation of Our Shining STAR Event, we are featuring a weekly blog series on Special Needs Adoption. On Wednesday January 29th, 2014, Adoption ...
What Do You Fall Back on When Life Starts to Swirl Up Around You?
Our International Adoption Coordinator Megan Montgomery offers helpful suggestions on how to cope with the swirl of our busy modern life and introduce...
Tips for Waiting Families During the Holiday Season
Frequently, the staff at Adoption STAR hears from Prospective Adoptive Families how challenging the holidays can be for them. Our family advocates and...
Truths about Loss in Adoption
Our International Adoption Coordinator Megan Montgomery offers helpful suggestions on how to deal with adoption and loss. The truth is that LOSS is de...
Ethics and Adoption
Our International Adoption Coordinator Megan Montgomery weighs in on some of the tough ethical issues posed by such noted authors Kathryn Joyce and Je...