This is written by a birth mom, Meagan. I am SO thankful for open adoption and the family I’ve been able to build with the adoptive parents of my ...
Family STAR Update – Search, Reunion and Open Adoption
Wendy Lane recounts some recent work she’s been conducting with a birth mother who’s looking for assistance and support. Family STAR has been gett...
Openness in Adoption – A Brief Description
Understanding the varying levels of openness in adoption is important for both expectant parents and prospective adoptive parents. Today’s blog post...
Why Work With an Adoption Agency?
Today many opt to pursue an agency adoption due to the many benefits it provides. Adoption STAR is a unique agency providing not only traditional agen...
Placing a Child for Adoption
Two different perspectives on making the decision to place a child for adoption – a birth mother offers one perspective while a birth grandmother of...
Benefits of Open Adoption
Here’s information from Adoption STAR’s Adoptive Parent Education Manual that discusses some important realities about openness in adoption. “Wh...
The Right and The Fight For Open Records For Adoptees
In September 2000, I wrote letters in support of Open Records throughout New York State. Fourteen years later we still wait. However, there is recent ...
Open Adoption: One Birthmother’s Story
Janet Menke is a birthmother to a son in an open adoption. She is married to Greg, the birthfather, and lives with their daughter just outside of Balt...
7-Day Blogging Challenge
CEO & founder Michele Fried challenges you to take a 7-day Blog Challenge. Take this 7-Day Blog Challenge. Whether you have made an adoption plan...
From Our Social Media: Adoption Contact & Get Togethers
Many, who are not familiar with Open Adoption, do not know how families get-together and keep in contact. The first year is spelled out, usually in th...