In anticipation of Our Shining STAR Event, we are featuring a weekly blog series on Special Needs Adoption. On Wednesday January 29th, 2014, Adoption ...
An Interview: Parenting Children 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 ...
Adoption STAR ~ Questions and Answers
CEO and Founder Michele Fried answers and updates Frequently Asked Questions about Adoption STAR as an agency. These questions are in addition to the ...
Introduction to the Waiting Child Newsletter
Our International Adoption Coordinator Megan Montgomery introduces our all new Waiting Child Newsletter. In addition to our monthly agency wide eNews ...
Special Needs Adoption Videos from the University of Chicago
University of Chicago Adoption Center reached out to Adoption STAR on our Facebook Page and asked us to share this valuable resource. Their team has c...
Susie’s Story
Adoption STAR Founder & CEO Michele Fried and her daughter Susanna Fried co-author to discuss their special needs adoption journey. Who would hav...
Happy Father’s Day Aba*!
Michele Fried, Adoption STAR Founder & CEO writes about the passing of her father Rabbi Joesph A. Poisson and his legacy in celebration of Father...
Adopting as a Larger Sized Family
After raising eight children (one biological and seven adopted) to adulthood, and fostering over 20 more, I met my wonderful husband Mark. Not only di...
Five Classic Myths About International Adoption
Myth: International adoption is more expensive than domestic adoption. Here is the truth: It is a misconception that there is a large difference betwe...
Wear LOTS OF SOCKS!
We’re celebrating Down Syndrome today by wearing our most colorful socks. Roll up your pant cuffs and join in the fun! Down Syndrome Internation...