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MAY
Birth Mothers Day Celebration
May 10, Saturday, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This special luncheon is open to everyone and is appropriate for children of all ages. Call for more information.
Adoption Orientation - New York City Area
May 21, Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. Philips Lytle, LLP Law Office - 437 Madison Avenue, 34th floor, New York, NY 10022. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com
JUNE
Orientation Session -- Buffalo area
June 01, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com
Creating Your Profile Workshop
June 01, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
A special session to help you create a beautiful profile to be used in your endeavor to adopt. Please RSVP.
Adoption Forum: Getting Your Family Involved
June 03, Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
This class is for our clients who have finished the home study classes. You are invited to bring one or more family member and/or friends with you so they too can learn more about everything you have learned about. Free! Please RSVP!
Growing in Your Adoption of a Child with Special Needs
June 04, Wednesday, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Meet professionals and other adoptive families and discuss how you can successfully raise a child with special needs whether you planned on those special needs or not!
Orientation - Albany Area
June 09, Monday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. William Sanford Town Library - 629 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com
Home Study Educational Classes
June 17, Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This summer is the best time to begin the home study educational classes with Adoption STAR. The five week classes fill up quickly, for more information conact info@adoptionstar.com
A.C.E.: Adoptee Circle of Experience
June 18, Wednesday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
If you are an adult adoptee, age 18 and up, this support and social group meeting is for you. For more information contact Christian@adoptionstar.com
Adoption Day at Fantasy Island - Grand Island, NY
June 28, Saturday, 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
A special reduced price provides you entrance to the park, ALL attractions, ALL rides, drinks, and food. For more info contact the agency’s adoptive family support group, SOFIA at 716-639-3900.
JULY
Orientation Session -- Rochester area
July 09, Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. Please call or email for location information and to RSVP.
Orientation Session -- Buffalo area
July 13, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com
Creating Your Profile Workshop
July 13, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
$5 fee for a special session to help you create a beautiful profile to be used in your endeavor to adopt.
Blue Rose Birth Mother’s Support Group Meeting
July 14, Monday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Topic: Moving on: Future Relationships and Children
Home Study Educational Classes
July 29, Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Don?t let the summer pass you by without registering for the Home Study educational classes. This five week program prepares you for domestic or international adoption. Call today.
AUGUST
Orientation Session -- Buffalo area
August 10, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com
Creating Your Profile Workshop
August 10, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
$5 fee for a special session to help you create a beautiful profile to be used in your endeavor to adopt.
A.C.E.: Adoptee Circle of Experience
August 14, Thursday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
If you are an adult adoptee, age 18 and up, this support and social group meeting is for you. For more information contact Christian@adoptionstar.com
Annual Adoptive Family Picnic -- Ellicott Creek Park, Tonawanda, Shelters 10 A and B
August 17, Sunday, 1:00 pm
Adoption STAR adoptive clients and waiting clients are welcome to join us! Each year this is a spectacular event with delicious food, entertainment and crafts!
SOFIA Steering Committee Meeting
August 23, Saturday, 10:00 am
Get involved with SOFIA, the adoptive family support and social group by attending this planning meeting at Bob Evan?s Restaurant in Batavia.
SEPTEMBER
Orientation Session -- Buffalo area
September 07, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com
Creating Your Profile Workshop
September 07, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
$5 fee for a special session to help you create a beautiful profile to be used in your endeavor to adopt.
Blue Rose Birth Mother’s Support Group Meeting
September 08, Monday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Topic: Scrapbooking and ways to keep memories alive
Hair Care Class
September 10, Wednesday, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
This class is run by hair and skin care professionals and is geared towards parents raising African American and Biracial children. $5.00 per couple - Free for SOFIA members!
Home Study Educational Classes
September 16, Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Fall Session of home study classes begins. This five week program is for registered clients of the agency.
Birth Grandparent’s Support Group Meeting
September 22, Monday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
If you are a birth grandparent (your child made an adoption plan for their child) this unique and compassionate group is for you. Please contact Kathy 716-639-3900 or kathy@adoptionstar.com for more information.
OCTOBER
Orientation Session -- Buffalo area
October 05, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com
Creating Your Profile Workshop
October 05, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
$5 fee for a special session to help you create a beautiful profile to be used in your endeavor to adopt.
Halloween Bash
October 11, Saturday, 11:00 am
SOFIA, the adoptive family support and social group will host two events -- one in the Buffalo area and one in the Rochester area. Children should wear costumes. Contact kathy@adoptionstar.com for more information.
A.C.E.: Adoptee Circle of Experience
October 15, Wednesday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
If you are an adult adoptee, age 18 and up, this support and social group meeting is for you. For more information contact Christian@adoptionstar.com
Financial Planning for the Adoptive Family
October 22, Wednesday, 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
This class is filled with essential information such as applying for the adoption tax credit, other adoption benefits, and financial planning for your family?s future. $5.00 per couple - Free for SOFIA members!
NOVEMBER
Birth Grandparent’s Support Group Meeting
November 03, Monday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
If you are a birth grandparent (your child made an adoption plan for their child) this unique and compassionate group is for you. Please contact Kathy 716-639-3900 or kathy@adoptionstar.com for more information.
Orientation Session -- Buffalo area
November 09, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
In honor of National Adoption Month, join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com
Creating Your Profile Workshop
November 09, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
$5 fee for a special session to help you create a beautiful profile to be used in your endeavor to adopt.
Orientation Session -- Rochester area
November 11, Tuesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. Please call or email for location information and to RSVP.
Blue Rose Birth Mother’s Support Group Meeting
November 17, Monday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Topic: Planning for and Managing the Holidays
Home Study Educational Classes
November 18, Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The agency?s pre-adoption education has been applauded by adoption professionals nationwide. For more information on the educational programming provided by Adoption STAR call 716-639-3900 or email info@adoptionstar.com
This is the last session for 2008.
Adoption Options
November 26, Wednesday, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
This free workshop will introduce a multitude of adoption options including international, private, agency, older child, etc. Also learn about creative ways to share your profile. For waiting adoptive families.
DECEMBER
Orientation Session -- Buffalo area
December 07, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
REGISTER WITH THE AGENCY BEFORE THE NEW YEAR BEGINS! Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com
Creating Your Profile Workshop
December 07, Sunday, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
$5 fee for a special session to help you create a beautiful profile to be used in your endeavor to adopt.
Orientation Session -- Albany area
December 08, Monday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. Please call or email for location information and to RSVP. This is the last orientation for 2008.
A.C.E.: Adoptee Circle of Experience
December 11, Thursday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
If you are an adult adoptee, age 18 and up, this support and social group meeting is for you. For more information contact Christian@adoptionstar.com
Blue Rose Birth Mother’s Holiday Party
December 13, Saturday, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Annual holiday party for birth parents and the children they are parenting. Randall Baptist Church, 6301 Main Street, Williamsville.
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