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UID:39052-1693008000-1693094399@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:ANCHOR A-OK Educational Class\, Series 4
DESCRIPTION:For those pursuing the domestic adoption of an older child or an international adoption \nThe A-OK educational classes are referred to as ANCHOR (Attach\, Nurture\, Commit\, Healing\, Open-minded\, Resilience). They are specific to those considering the adoption of an older child or children. The classes give attendees a great deal of information that prepares them for adopting a child waiting in the United States foster care system or out of country care. Families are given the opportunity to assess personal interest\, readiness\, and commitment to adopt an older child. If you are considering the adoption of a waiting child or a child from another country\, this is for you. Due to the preparation necessary for adoption through the foster care system or coming to the United States from another country\, training consists of two parts (A and B) for a total of 23 classroom hours. You must sign up for one A (full session) and one B (full session). Preference is for you to sign up for parts A & B listed together. However\, if you are unable to attend for example\, part B in the first series\, you may attend part B in another series. You must attend part A before part B. \nFor those enrolled in the A-OK program\, a total of 38.5 hours are required prior to being matched with a child. 23 hours are received after attending training sessions A and B. The A-OK program provides you with quality time with your family advocate and social workers (specialists in the field of older child adoption) to help you gain additional educational hours. You will also be provided with a series of assignments that you do independently which will assist in achieving the required hours of pre-adoption preparation. \n2023                 Series 4  \nSession A \nSaturday\, August 26             9:00 am – 5:00 pm\nSunday\, August 27               9:00 am – 12:30 pm  \nSession B \nFriday\, September 8             5:15 pm – 9:00 pm\nSaturday\, September 9        9:00 am – 5:00 pm
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/anchor-a-ok-educational-class-series-4-virtual/
LOCATION:Adoption STAR Main Office\, 131 John Muir Drive\, Amherst\, NY\, 14228\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T180000
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UID:40091-1692900000-1692905400@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Private Track Training
DESCRIPTION:For clients of Adoption STAR who are currently in the Private Track Program\n\n\nAdoption STAR’s Agency Assisted Private Adoption Program\, often referred to as “Private Track\,” provides increased opportunities to adopt an infant. This creative and flexible program will teach you how to advertise yourself with the training\, guidance\, and support of the agency. With the world of infant adoption always changing\, the Private Track is a wonderful way to self-advocate and take active control of your adoption journey! \nYou must be accepted into Adoption STAR’s Private Track Program to attend this training. \nAfter registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar. \nFor more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/private-track-training-8/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230107T081930Z
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UID:40120-1692806400-1692817200@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Attachment-Focused Crisis Deescalation  With A-OK Family Advocates
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on crisis management for families who are caring for youth with extensive trauma histories and disrupted attachments\n\n\nThis training will provide the framework for how we heal through relationships and how we can best respond to a dysregulated child in a nurturing way that doesn’t jeopardize their attachment and trust.  Practical techniques and interventions will be provided to help parents feel well-equipped and confident in managing any behavioral crisis in the home.  This training is beneficial for families preparing to parent an older child and ones who have already taken placement—all A-OK Families are highly encouraged to participate in the webinar. \nAfter registering you will receive instructions on how to join the online event.\n \nContact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for event dates https://www.adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/attachment-focused-crisis-deescalation-with-a-ok-family-advocates-3/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
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UID:39615-1691326800-1691337600@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Annual Adoptive Family Summer Picnic (Buffalo\, NY Area)
DESCRIPTION:Please join Adoption STAR adoptive families\, staff and their families\, for a spectacular afternoon!  Families who have adopted through Adoption STAR\, as well as those along the path to adopting are invited! \nCatered by Ted’s Hot Dogs! \nTed’s Food Truck serving 1:00 – 3:00 pm \nA dessert or a side dish to pass would be greatly appreciated\, but not required! \n\nHotdogs\, hamburgers\, veggie dogs\, water\, pop\, and french fries will be provided.\n\n\n \n\n\nVoluntary donations in an amount of your choice would be greatly appreciated to help offset the cost of the Birth Family Holiday Party in December. (We will gladly accept donations of new unwrapped toys\, gift cards\, cash/check\, etc. at the event. Not required to attend).\n\nThis event is rain or shine! We will communicate via email\, if the event is cancelled due to severe weather or county/state COVID-19 protocols.  \nFor more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/annual-adoptive-family-summer-picnic-buffalo-ny-area-2/
LOCATION:Ellicott Creek Park\, Shelter 8\, Tonawanda\, NY\, 14150\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230112T193116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T131135Z
UID:40209-1690394400-1690401600@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Birth Parent Panel
DESCRIPTION:A panel of birth parent speakers who have made adoption plans will share their stories.\n\n\nThis staff moderated panel will include a question-and-answer session with panel participants\, including questions from the audience. This workshop will provide genuine and real insight into the birth parent experience and demystify common birth parent myths. You won’t want to miss this! \nAfter registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar. \nFor more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com. \nTo view future events go to adoptionstar.com/event-directory
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/birth-parent-panel-2/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230110T204445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T164136Z
UID:40158-1690394400-1690399800@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Building Families Through Adoption\n\n\nBecome introduced the Adoption STAR agency and the agency’s policies and procedures\, including the many services and programs we offer. \nAfter registering for this information session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event. \nContact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for additional information session dates https://www.adoptionstar.com. \nREGISTER HERE FOR UPCOMING SESSIONS
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/adoption-star-online-adoption-information-session-29/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230107T081930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T164113Z
UID:40118-1689876000-1689883200@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Blue Rose Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This session is specific to birth parents who have made an adoption plan for their children.\n\n\nIt is a safe place to talk about your personal experiences\, emotions\, challenges and triumphs.  \nAfter registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar. \nFor more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com. \nVisit our website for event dates https://www.adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/blue-rose-meeting-8/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230722
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230112T184253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T184253Z
UID:40191-1689638400-1689983999@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:NACAC (North American Council on Adoptable Children) Conference
DESCRIPTION:The conference has sessions designed to inspire\, inform\, and encourage all members of the adoption community\, including adoptive parents raising children with special needs\, professionals seeking families for older children\, mental health or other professionals supporting adoptive and foster families\, international adoptive parents\, adopted persons\, and others with personal or professional connections to adoption. https://www.nacac.org/get-training/conference/
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/nacac-north-american-council-on-adoptable-children-conference-2/
LOCATION:Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 East Pershing Road\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230110T204445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T162402Z
UID:40155-1689098400-1689105600@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Preparing Extended Family for Older Child Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Grandparents\, parents\, aunts\, uncles\, siblings\, and friends are all impacted when a child or sibling group is adopted into their family\n\n\nAdoptive parents often spend a significant amount of time educating themselves about the unique needs of children in the foster care system and specific issues of adoption\, but what about other members of the extended family and community who may not understand the issues as well? This webinar will address common concerns extended family members may have\, present information on typical experiences of children in foster care\, and provide ways extended family can help integrate the child into their family. Extended family members are welcome and encouraged to participate in Adoption STAR’s webinar to better prepare them for an older child joining their lives through adoption. \nAfter registering you will receive instructions on how to join the online event. \nContact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for additional events https://www.adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/preparing-extended-family-for-older-child-adoption-3/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230107T081929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T171609Z
UID:40115-1686758400-1686769200@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Attachment-Focused Crisis Deescalation  With A-OK Family Advocates
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on crisis management for families who are caring for youth with extensive trauma histories and disrupted attachments\n\n\nThis training will provide the framework for how we heal through relationships and how we can best respond to a dysregulated child in a nurturing way that doesn’t jeopardize their attachment and trust. Practical techniques and interventions will be provided to help parents feel well-equipped and confident in managing any behavioral crisis in the home. This training is beneficial for families preparing to parent an older child and ones who have already taken placement—all A-OK Families are highly encouraged to participate in the webinar. \nAfter registering you will receive instructions on how to join the online event. \nContact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for event dates https://www.adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/attachment-focused-crisis-deescalation-with-a-ok-family-advocates-2/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230110T204435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T164113Z
UID:40152-1686247200-1686252600@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Building Families Through Adoption\n\n\nBecome introduced to Adoption STAR’s A-OK (Adopt an Older Kid) program and the policies\, procedures\, and services offered to clients interested in adopting an older child. \nAfter registering for this information session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event. \nContact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for additional information session dates https://www.adoptionstar.com. \nREGISTER HERE FOR UPCOMING SESSIONS
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/adoption-star-online-adoption-information-session-28/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T180500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T210500
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230330T150508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T164059Z
UID:40358-1685815500-1685826300@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Buffalo Bisons Star Wars Night with Adoption STAR
DESCRIPTION:Join Adoption STAR at one of the ballpark’s signature nights! Star Wars Night XIV!\n\n\nThis night is a must-attend for both baseball and Star Wars fans! Even before the Bisons take the field\, fans rush to Sahlen Field to enjoy Fan Costumer Appearances throughout the ballpark’s concourse starting when ballpark gates open (time TBA). There are also Laser Sword sales to benefit the Compass House as well as Game-Worn and Autographed Jersey Auctions (before the event) and Jersey Raffles (at the event). This year\, the Bisons players are wearing custom-made Ewok Jerseys as we pay tribute to our favorite little furry bipeds that saved the day in Return of the Jedi. Of course\, the night doesn’t end until a thrilling Postgame Show that includes Fireworks! \nFor more information go to: https://www.milb.com/buffalo/events/star-wars  \nOnly 50 seats available!  Tickets on sale through May 15th!  Tickets will be mailed or can be picked up at our main office. \nGroup ticket price is $12.50 (+ processing fees = $15.18 each)
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/buffalo-bisons-star-wars-night-with-adoption-star-2/
LOCATION:Sahlen Field\, 1 James D Griffin Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230419T165320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T165320Z
UID:40395-1684951200-1684958400@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Race and Racism Through The Voices of Transracial Adoptees
DESCRIPTION:Zack Fried will lead an interactive conversation amongst a panel of transracial adoptees and attendees\, focusing on the topic of navigating race and racism. Growing up within a transracial adoption comes with its own complexities\, and those extend into adulthood when we take a look at what’s going on in the world around us. This candid conversation will touch on the issues people of color face every day\, and how one can navigate those issues while holding on to a positive self-identity. Join the conversation\, and hear what these powerful voices have to offer! ‘ \nAfter registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar. \nFor more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/race-and-racism-through-the-voices-of-transracial-adoptees-7/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230110T204429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T093700Z
UID:40143-1684864800-1684870200@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Building Families Through Adoption\n\n\nBecome introduced the Adoption STAR agency and the agency’s policies and procedures\, including the many services and programs we offer. \nAfter registering for this information session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event. \nContact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for additional information session dates https://www.adoptionstar.com. \nREGISTER HERE FOR UPCOMING SESSIONS
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/adoption-star-online-adoption-information-session-27/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230112T193043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T164059Z
UID:40204-1684576800-1684584000@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Healing-Centered and Attachment-Focused Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide psycho-education about trauma\, emotion\, regulation\, and attachment\, as well as effective parenting strategies .\n\n\nFacilitated by Samantha VanHout \nSimilar to TBRI\, this training will provide psycho-education about trauma\, emotion\, regulation\, and attachment\, as well as effective parenting strategies to utilize with your unique child(ren). There will also be opportunities to problem solve around specific concerns and situations you are currently dealing with or anticipate occurring. This training will run for two hours each Saturday (dates below) and will be held via Zoom. The fee for this training is $125 per family\, and we have a strict cap of 8 families. Registration is first come\, first served. Please only register if you are able to attend all 6 dates. \nMay 20\n \nMay 27\n \nJune 3\n \nJune 10\n \nJune 17\n \nJune 24\n \nAfter registering you will receive instructions on how to join the online event. \nContact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for additional event dates https://www.adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/healing-centered-and-attachment-focused-caregiving/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230110T204434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T164059Z
UID:40146-1684346400-1684353600@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Waiting Families Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Waiting families virtual support meeting\n\n\nWe recognize that this is a stressful and overwhelming time for you and would like to hold a virtual support meeting for our waiting families. Our hope is to have a safe space where you can connect with one another around the unique challenges you may be facing right now\, as well as some helpful ways to cope with this time. \nAfter registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar. For more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/waiting-families-meeting-2/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230105T081444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T175558Z
UID:40089-1684346400-1684351800@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Private Track Training
DESCRIPTION:For clients of Adoption STAR who are currently in the Private Track Program\n\n\nAdoption STAR’s Agency Assisted Private Adoption Program\, often referred to as “Private Track\,” provides increased opportunities to adopt an infant. This creative and flexible program will teach you how to advertise yourself with the training\, guidance\, and support of the agency. With the world of infant adoption always changing\, the Private Track is a wonderful way to self-advocate and take active control of your adoption journey! \nYou must be accepted into Adoption STAR’s Private Track Program to attend this training. \nAfter registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar. \nFor more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/private-track-training-7/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230110T204430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T164045Z
UID:40145-1683655200-1683662400@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Preparing Extended Family for Older Child Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Grandparents\, parents\, aunts\, uncles\, siblings\, and friends are all impacted when a child or sibling group is adopted into their family\n\n\nAdoptive parents often spend a significant amount of time educating themselves about the unique needs of children in the foster care system and specific issues of adoption\, but what about other members of the extended family and community who may not understand the issues as well? This webinar will address common concerns extended family members may have\, present information on typical experiences of children in foster care\, and provide ways extended family can help integrate the child into their family. Extended family members are welcome and encouraged to participate in Adoption STAR’s webinar to better prepare them for an older child joining their lives through adoption. \nAfter registering you will receive instructions on how to join the online event.\n \nContact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for additional events https://www.adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/preparing-extended-family-for-older-child-adoption-2/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230112T192950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T164044Z
UID:40199-1682530200-1682537400@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Teen ACE (Adoptee Circle of Experience) (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:For Adoptee Teens Only Ages 13 – 18\n\n\nAdoptees ages 13 – 18 are welcome to join in on an interactive discussion on many hot topics such as school\, bullying\, prejudice\, the highs and lows of being an adoptee\, a son\, a daughter\, a sibling\, friend\, and student. Join us! \nAfter registering for this information session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event. \nContact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for additional information session dates https://www.adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/teen-ace-adoptee-circle-of-experience-virtual/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230110T204428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T164044Z
UID:40141-1682445600-1682451000@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Building Families Through Adoption\n\n\nBecome introduced to Adoption STAR’s A-OK (Adopt an Older Kid) program and the policies\, procedures\, and services offered to clients interested in adopting an older child. \nAfter registering for this information session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event. \nContact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for additional information session dates https://www.adoptionstar.com. \nREGISTER HERE FOR UPCOMING SESSIONS
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/adoption-star-online-adoption-information-session-26/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230405T151929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T210522Z
UID:40368-1681754400-1681761600@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Newborn/Infant Care Class (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Adoption STAR is offering a newborn/infant care class that is open to the agency’s prospective adoptive parents!\n\n\nThe class will be facilitated by a group of practicing nurses that are currently pursuing an additional nursing degree at Daemen College.  By attending\, clients currently in the midst of a home study will earn 2 hours towards the 6 hours of independent study they need. Topics for discussion will include bathing\, feeding\, swaddling and more.  \nPlease call 716-639-3900 or e-mail info@adoptionstar.com for more information.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/newborn-infant-care-class-webinar-4/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230107T081547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T150701Z
UID:40111-1679594400-1679599800@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Financial Planning Webinar
DESCRIPTION:New parents\, especially new adoptive parents\, need to consider several things related to the financial security & protection of their family\n\n\nFacilitated by Lara Smith and Brittiny Razzano\, Esq. \nNew parents\, especially new adoptive parents\, need to consider several things related to the financial security and protection of their family. This class is facilitated by an adoptive parent who is a financial advisor along with an estate planning attorney/financial advisor. They will introduce you to overall financial planning for your family’s future\, the Adoption Tax Credit\, estate planning\, and more. \nAfter registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar. \nFor more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com. \nVisit our website for additional event dates https://www.adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/financial-planning-webinar-3/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230107T081547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T204952Z
UID:40110-1678291200-1678302000@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Attachment-Focused Crisis Deescalation  With A-OK Family Advocates
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on crisis management for families who are caring for youth with extensive trauma histories and disrupted attachments\n\n\nThis training will provide the framework for how we heal through relationships and how we can best respond to a dysregulated child in a nurturing way that doesn’t jeopardize their attachment and trust.  Practical techniques and interventions will be provided to help parents feel well-equipped and confident in managing any behavioral crisis in the home.  This training is beneficial for families preparing to parent an older child and ones who have already taken placement—all A-OK Families are highly encouraged to participate in the webinar. \nAfter registering you will receive instructions on how to join the online event.\n \nContact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for event dates https://www.adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/attachment-focused-crisis-deescalation-with-a-ok-family-advocates/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230107T081546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T163542Z
UID:40108-1677780000-1677787200@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Blue Rose Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This session is specific to birth parents who have made an adoption plan for their children.\n\n\nIt is a safe place to talk about your personal experiences\, emotions\, challenges and triumphs.  \nAfter registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar. \nFor more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com. \nVisit our website for event dates https://www.adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/blue-rose-meeting-7/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230110T204400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T163542Z
UID:40136-1677780000-1677785400@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Building Families Through Adoption\n\n\nBecome introduced the Adoption STAR agency and the agency’s policies and procedures\, including the many services and programs we offer. \nAfter registering for this information session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event. \nContact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for additional information session dates https://www.adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/adoption-star-online-adoption-information-session-25/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230106T081504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T170519Z
UID:40099-1677002400-1677009600@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Preparing Extended Family for Older Child Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Grandparents\, parents\, aunts\, uncles\, siblings\, and friends are all impacted when a child or sibling group is adopted into their family\n\n\nAdoptive parents often spend a significant amount of time educating themselves about the unique needs of children in the foster care system and specific issues of adoption\, but what about other members of the extended family and community who may not understand the issues as well? This webinar will address common concerns extended family members may have\, present information on typical experiences of children in foster care\, and provide ways extended family can help integrate the child into their family. Extended family members are welcome and encouraged to participate in Adoption STAR’s webinar to better prepare them for an older child joining their lives through adoption. \nAfter registering you will receive instructions on how to join the online event.\n \nContact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for additional events https://www.adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/preparing-extended-family-for-older-child-adoption/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230110T204357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T164442Z
UID:40133-1675879200-1675884600@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Building Families Through Adoption\n\n\nBecome introduced to Adoption STAR’s A-OK (Adopt an Older Kid) program and the policies\, procedures\, and services offered to clients interested in adopting an older child. \nAfter registering for this information session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event. \nContact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for additional information session dates https://www.adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/adoption-star-online-adoption-information-session-24/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230105T081333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T093500Z
UID:40086-1675360800-1675366200@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Private Track Training
DESCRIPTION:For clients of Adoption STAR who are currently in the Private Track Program\n\n\nAdoption STAR’s Agency Assisted Private Adoption Program\, often referred to as “Private Track\,” provides increased opportunities to adopt an infant. This creative and flexible program will teach you how to advertise yourself with the training\, guidance\, and support of the agency. With the world of infant adoption always changing\, the Private Track is a wonderful way to self-advocate and take active control of your adoption journey! \nYou must be accepted into Adoption STAR’s Private Track Program to attend this training. \nAfter registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar. \nFor more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/private-track-training-6/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230104T040803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230115T192904Z
UID:40069-1673892000-1673899200@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Waiting Families Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Waiting families virtual support meeting\n\n\nWe recognize that this is a stressful and overwhelming time for you and would like to hold a virtual support meeting for our waiting families. Our hope is to have a safe space where you can connect with one another around the unique challenges you may be facing right now\, as well as some helpful ways to cope with this time. \nAfter registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar. For more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/waiting-families-meeting/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T175507
CREATED:20230104T040803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T081332Z
UID:40067-1672941600-1672947000@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Building Families Through Adoption\n\n\nBecome introduced the Adoption STAR agency and the agency’s policies and procedures\, including the many services and programs we offer. \nAfter registering for this information session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event. \nContact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for additional information session dates https://www.adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/adoption-star-online-adoption-information-session-23/
LOCATION:NY
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