Adoption STAR Founder & CEO Michele Fried and her daughter Susanna Fried co-author to discuss their special needs adoption journey. Who would hav...
My Real Family
Guest Blogger, Zenobia, Age 13....
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...
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...
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Every Child Deserves a Forever Family
This blog post was written by Adoption STAR CEO and Founder, Michele Fried. In addition to National Adoption Month that arrives each November, October...
Parenting a child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
This is the second in a two-part blog series on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Click here to read part one on the prevention of and signs and symptoms of F...
Shining STAR Photo Slideshow
The Adoption STAR Staff would like to thank everyone who attended the Shining STAR event on Wednesday. From the delicious food and wine, to the great ...
Supporting Special Needs Adoption with Shining STAR
This post was written by Adoption STAR CEO and Founder Michele Fried Having a disability should not define a person, but unfortunately for far too man...
A Family’s Special Needs Adoption Journey
Bernie and Sheila were married in 2006 and both wanted to have children, however Sheila knew she was unable to conceive. Once married, the two immedia...
Supporting the Shining STAR Event
The Adoption STAR Shining STAR Event is less then one month away, on Wednesday, November 2, at Shea’s Performing Arts Center, in Buffalo, NY. Fo...