We are so excited to welcome Ryan Ryan DiMartino (they/them) to the podcast! Ryan is part of the LGBTQIA+ community and has two children that they mad...
Getting Real About Race
Two transracial adoptees break down questions that have been asked by prospective adoptive parents. This episode will help you understand it is import...
Open Adoption Interview
Are you an expectant parent considering making an adoption plan for your child? Are you wondering whether or not open adoption is right for you? Or ar...
Black History Month and Transracial Adoption
Tune into this episode to hear from Zack Fried, transracial adoptee, discuss black history month, race and transracial adoption. Topics covered...
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Art & Brian’s Journey to Aidan – Older Child Foster Care Adoption Success Story
In this episode, host Shaun Doyle interviews Art and Brian about their family and how it grew when they adopted an older child from foster care, Aidan...
Brunch with the Gays – An LGBTQIA+ Adoption Conversation
Join Intake Manager Shaun Doyle, Compliance Director Zack Fried and Associate Director Michael Hill for virtual brunch during Pride Month as they talk...
All About Adopting An Older Child (Part 1)
There are over 400,000 kids in foster care and about 125,000 of those children are legally freed for adoption. This means that reunification with thei...
STAR! Coping With COVID-19
Tune into this episode to learn how STAR has dealt with changes due to COVID-19. We are chatting about working from home with kids, juggling life and ...
One Adoptee’s Voice On Adoption
Adoptees voices are not only so important but required for anyone who is considering adoption. Tune into episode 8 to listen to Adoption STAR Founder ...
Frequently Asked Questions about Adoption
Join Zachary Fried and Michele Fried as they discuss some of the agency’s most commonly asked questions surrounding adoption. They cover: What m...