October 15th is an important annual day of remembrance for families that have experienced pregnancy loss or infant death. October has been proclaimed ...
82 Year Old Birth Mother Continues Her Advocacy
This incredible birth mother continues to fight tirelessly on behalf of adoptees and birth parents alike. Philomena Lee is the birth mother who inspir...
Erin’s Story
A birthmother shares insight into her decision to make an adoption plan for her child. Erin placed a child for adoption when she was a 19-year-old col...
God and Jetfire: Confessions of a Birth Mother
Author and Birth Mother Amy Seek’s memoir was released recently, and reviews indicate it’s a significant book that sheds much needed light on the ...
Dispelling Birthfather Stereotypes
A beautifully written blog post by an adoptive father addresses the important role his son’s birthfather plays in the life of their family. Adoption...
The First Meeting
Adoption STAR Associate Director Michael Hill shares information about when prospective adoptive parents and expectant parents meet for the first time...
Father’s Day Well-Wishes
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21, 2015. Adoption STAR hopes all the wonderful dads out there have a great day! Often in the adoption field we hear so...
A View From the Other Side
Adoption STAR’s Director of Adoption Kathy Crissey shares thoughts sparked by a recent trip to a hospital to visit with a birth mother. As an adopti...
A Birthmother’s Observations
A wonderful article that addresses the many-sided emotions that a birth mother can have regarding child placement. Adoption STAR Bookkeeper Jeri Olson...
Finding Words for Birth Mother’s Day
Adoption STAR Associate Director Michael Hill reflects on the words he shared at this past weekend’s Birth Mother’s Day celebration. When Adoption...