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SUMMARY:Celebrating a Silver Anniversary!
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SUMMARY:Celebrating a Silver Anniversary!
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SUMMARY:Celebrating a Silver Anniversary!
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SUMMARY:Celebrating a Silver Anniversary!
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SUMMARY:Celebrating a Silver Anniversary!
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SUMMARY:Celebrating a Silver Anniversary!
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SUMMARY:Celebrating a Silver Anniversary!
DESCRIPTION:Basket raffle and silent auction fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Celebrating a Silver Anniversary!
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SUMMARY:Celebrating a Silver Anniversary!
DESCRIPTION:Basket raffle and silent auction fundraiser
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/celebrating-a-silver-anniversary/
LOCATION:NY
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UID:41539-1747332000-1747337400@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-50/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:ANCHOR A-OK Educational Classes\, Series 2
DESCRIPTION:For those pursuing the domestic adoption of an older child or an international adoption \nThe A-OK and international 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. \nDue to the preparation necessary for adoption through the foster care system or coming to the United States from another country\, training consists a total of 28 classroom hours. You must attend the entire series (the in-person and virtual components). \n2025 Series 2\nTuesday\, April 29             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, May 1             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nSaturday\, May 3             1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (in person)\nSunday\, May 4             9:00 am – 1:00 pm (in person)\nTuesday\, May 6             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, May 8             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, May 13             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, May 15             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, May 20             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, May 22             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual) \n2025 Series 3\nTuesday\, September 9             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, September 11             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nSaturday\, September 13             1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (in person)\nSunday\, September 14             9:00 am – 1:00 pm (in person)\nTuesday\, September 16             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, September 18             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, September 23             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, September 25             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, September 30             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, October 2             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/anchor-educational-classes-series-2/
LOCATION:Adoption STAR\, 131 John Muir Drive\, Amherst\, NY\, 14228\, United States
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UID:41716-1744912800-1744916400@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:A-OK Q&A Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Exploring adoption of older children\n\n\nThose interested in Adoption STAR’s A-OK Program\, as well as those exploring adoption of older children can ask all questions relating to older child adoption. The Q&A is an informal opportunity to gain answers to everything you are wondering about as it relates to children being placed from foster care. \nAfter registering for this Q&A session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event. \nTo register for future Q&A sessions click HERE
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/a-ok-qa-sessions-16/
LOCATION:NY
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CREATED:20250302T111430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T151954Z
UID:41714-1744891200-1744894800@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:A-OK Q&A Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Exploring adoption of older children\n\n\nThose interested in Adoption STAR’s A-OK Program\, as well as those exploring adoption of older children can ask all questions relating to older child adoption. The Q&A is an informal opportunity to gain answers to everything you are wondering about as it relates to children being placed from foster care. \nAfter registering for this Q&A session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event. \nTo register for future Q&A sessions click HERE
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/a-ok-qa-sessions-15/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Adoptive Parent Panel
DESCRIPTION:With A-OK Family Advocates\n\n\nThis panel will consist of adoptive parents who have adopted children through Adoption STAR’s A-OK program. The panel will provide an opportunity for prospective parents to hear the experiences\, beautiful and difficult moments\, and advice from those who have successfully adopted older children.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/adoption-parent-panel/
LOCATION:NY
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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-7/
LOCATION:NY
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CREATED:20250107T052617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T195017Z
UID:41537-1744308000-1744313400@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-49/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T180000
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CREATED:20250114T172635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T153515Z
UID:41606-1744135200-1744140600@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Navigating Open Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Open to waiting families\, those who have already adopted\, especially for those who may be struggling with their own birth parent connection\n\n\nA webinar workshop where we address questions from participants\, as well as have discussion around maintaining the connection\, boundaries and the importance of communication etc. This workshop is open to waiting families and those who have already adopted\, especially for those who may be struggling with their own birth parent connection. Examples of topics to be covered are approaching visits with birth family\, discussing the difficult things\, and boundaries.  \nWe welcome you to submit questions ahead of time as well. You are also able to pose and discuss your questions and comments during the live workshop. Please contact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com for more information. \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/navigating-open-adoption-5/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T120000
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CREATED:20240219T220131Z
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UID:41001-1743847200-1743854400@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Healing-Centered and Attachment-Focused Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Samantha VanHout\, Ph.D \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. \nSessions will be held on the following Saturdays from 10am to 12pm: \n4/5\, 4/12\, 4/26\, 5/3 \, 5/10 and 5/17 \nPlease reach out to Nicole Cummins (nicole@adoptionstar.com) with any questions about the training or registration.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/healing-centered-and-attachment-focused-caregiving-2/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T180000
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UID:41589-1742925600-1742932800@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Race and Racism Through The Voices of Transracial Adoptees
DESCRIPTION:A Layered and Open Discussion. Zack Fried will lead an interactive conversation amongst a panel of transracial adoptees.\n\n\nZack 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-10/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T193000
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CREATED:20250107T052617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T112846Z
UID:41536-1741802400-1741807800@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-48/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145725
CREATED:20250107T052616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T044130Z
UID:41534-1740506400-1740513600@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-9/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145725
CREATED:20250115T172655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T044117Z
UID:41610-1740076200-1740081600@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-10/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250216
DTSTAMP:20260606T145725
CREATED:20201228T205312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T191718Z
UID:39019-1739577600-1739663999@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:ANCHOR A-OK Educational Classes\, Series 1
DESCRIPTION:For those pursuing the domestic adoption of an older child or an international adoption \nThe A-OK and international 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. \nDue to the preparation necessary for adoption through the foster care system or coming to the United States from another country\, training consists a total of 28 classroom hours. You must attend the entire series (the in-person and virtual components). \n2025 Series 1 \nSaturday\, February 15        9:00 am – 5:00 pm (in person)\nSunday\, February 16          9:00 am – 1:00 pm (in person)\nFriday\, February 28           5:15 pm – 9:00 pm (virtual)\nSaturday\, March 1            9:00 am – 5:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, March 4             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (PANEL – virtual) \n2025 Series 2\nTuesday\, April 29             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, May 1             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nSaturday\, May 3             1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (in person)\nSunday\, May 4             9:00 am – 1:00 pm (in person)\nTuesday\, May 6             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, May 8             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, May 13             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, May 15             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, May 20             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, May 22             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual) \n2025 Series 3\nTuesday\, September 9             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, September 11             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nSaturday\, September 13             1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (in person)\nSunday\, September 14             9:00 am – 1:00 pm (in person)\nTuesday\, September 16             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, September 18             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, September 23             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, September 25             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, September 30             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, October 2             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/anchor-a-ok-educational-class-series-1-session-a-virtual/
LOCATION:Adoption STAR\, 131 John Muir Drive\, Amherst\, NY\, 14228\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250209
DTSTAMP:20260606T145725
CREATED:20201229T235445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T160612Z
UID:39046-1738886400-1739059199@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Pre-Parenthood Educational Class Session 1 (in person)
DESCRIPTION:For those pursuing a domestic infant adoption  \nThe pre-parenthood adoption classes listed here are specific to those considering the adoption of a child NOT in foster care in the U.S.\, through the domestic infant programs. Families are provided with the information and preparation necessary to assess communication\, exploring child development\, understanding of the adoption process\, legal aspects related to adoption\, etc. \nFor clients enrolled in the domestic infant program will obtain at least 21 hours of adoption education prior to adopting. You will receive 11.5 hours once you have attended the educational series\, known as\, Adoption is a Lifelong Process. The other hours are obtained through meetings with your family advocates and social worker as well as through independent study where clients are provided with a chart to assist them in obtaining these additional hours of pre-adoption preparation. \n2025		Session 1	(in person)\nFriday\, February 7		5:45 pm – 8:45 pm\nSaturday\, February 8	        9:00 am – 5:00 pm \nReserve your spot now as a limited number of people are accepted for each weekend. Must be a client to attend. Please contact your family advocate for more information.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/pre-parenthood-educational-class-session-8-virtual/
LOCATION:Adoption STAR\, 131 John Muir Drive\, Amherst\, NY\, 14228\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T145725
CREATED:20250110T172630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T191136Z
UID:41586-1738778400-1738782000@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:A-OK Q&A Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Exploring adoption of older children\n\n\nThose interested in Adoption STAR’s A-OK Program\, as well as those exploring adoption of older children can ask all questions relating to older child adoption. The Q&A is an informal opportunity to gain answers to everything you are wondering about as it relates to children being placed from foster care. \nAfter registering for this Q&A session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event. \nTo register for future Q&A sessions click HERE
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/a-ok-qa-sessions-14/
LOCATION:NY
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