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Published On - October 22, 2012

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’s National Down Syndrome Month is important […]...

Published On - March 13, 2015

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Labels and More Labels

Adoption STAR’s Founder/CEO Michele Fried discusses the impact that various labels have had on her (and her family members), including the one she’s very fond of – “Mommy.” “I once […]...

Published On - December 22, 2014

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Meet Matthew!

Adoption STAR’s International Adoption Coordinator Meg Montgomery invites you to learn more about a 2-year-old boy who is diagnosed with Down syndrome. Matthew is currently living out of family care […]...

Published On - November 17, 2014

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National Awareness Months Fill Our Calendars

As we are in the midst of National Adoption Month, it gives us pause to consider the many other months featured on the annual calendar. Did you know that January […]...

Published On - December 27, 2013

asadmin Shining STAR Series, Special Needs Adoption, STAR Families, UncategorizedTags: Aspergers syndrome, Brittany Jencik, down syndrome, Shining STAR, shining star gala, shining star gala event, special needs adopton

Our Family

In anticipation of Our Shining STAR Event, we are featuring a weekly blog series on Special Needs Adoption. On Wednesday January 29th, 2014, Adoption STAR will be hosting Our Annual […]...

Published On - December 6, 2013

asadmin Special Needs Adoption, STAR Families, UncategorizedTags: ADHD, asthma, autism, born addicted, down syndrome, FASA, gardners, interview, jodie gardner, Parenting a child with Down Syndrome, Shining STAR, special needs

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 STAR will be hosting Our Annual […]...

Published On - November 13, 2013

asadmin Adoption Professionals, International Adoption, Open Adoption, Special Needs Adoption, trans-racial adoption, UncategorizedTags: Agency, birth mother expenses, expenses, FAQ, fees, frequently asked questions, medical, Michele Fried, placement, social workers, special needs

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 ones on our website – see […]...

Published On - November 11, 2013

asadmin Holiday, UncategorizedTags: Adoption Tax Credit, adoptuskids, Department of defense, military, military adoption, veteran's day, veterans

Adoption in the Military; Happy Veteran’s Day

On this Veteran’s Day, our CEO and Founder Michele Fried answers questions about military families and the adoption process On Veteran’s Day we would like to thank everyone who is […]...

Published On - October 14, 2013

asadmin history, Holiday, trans-racial adoption, UncategorizedTags: boarding schools, foster abuse, Foster-care, ICWA, Indian Child welfare act, native american boarding schools, npr

Columbus Day

On this Columbus Day, we look back at our history in order to see what can be done better for children today. Christopher Columbus, you are the most successful real […]...

Published On - August 19, 2013

asadmin Adoption Professionals, Adoption STAR Staff, Adoption Stories, Birth Parent, Special Needs Adoption, UncategorizedTags: Adoption, Adoption agency Buffalo, Adoption education, adoption support, down syndrome, Father Woulde, Michele Fried, Shining STAR, Special needs adoption, Terminal illness adoption

Safer and Easier to Find Adoptive Families at Adoption STAR than on Facebook

By Michele Fried, Adoption STAR Founder & CEO When I got home from my overseas travels, I logged on to catch up with “adoption in the news” that I may […]...

National Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Every Child Deserves a Forever Family

Labels and More Labels

Meet Matthew!

National Awareness Months Fill Our Calendars

Our Family

An Interview: Parenting Children with Special Needs

Adoption in the Military; Happy Veteran’s Day

Columbus Day

Safer and Easier to Find Adoptive Families at Adoption STAR than on Facebook

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