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Adoption STAR Online Ohio Adoption Information Session

Building Families Through AdoptionBecome introduced the Adoption STAR agency and the agency’s policies and procedures, including the many services and programs we offer and catered towards Ohio residents.After registering for this information session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event.Contact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit […]

Understanding & Responding to Sexual Trauma

This new training, which will be offered in all 2021 ANCHOR classes, increases participants knowledge and skills to identify “developmentally expected” sexual behaviors of children and youth and distinguish developmentally expected behaviors from those that might be inappropriate. Information will be provided on how to assess and respond to these behaviors in ways that model […]

Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session

Building Families Through AdoptionBecome introduced the Adoption STAR agency and the agency’s policies and procedures, including the many services and programs we offer. After registering for this information session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event.Contact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for additional […]

Preparing Extended Family for Older Child Adoption Webinar

Grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, siblings, and friends are all impacted when a child or sibling group is adopted into their extended family. Adoptive 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 […]

Calling All Single Adoptive Parents

Panel Facilitated by Kathy Crissey, LMHC and Shannon Boeheim, MSWAre you single? Single by choice; single before or after you adopted; single because of separation, divorce, death. Single parenting is filled with joy, as well as unique challenges. Join us for a discussion around this experience as you can find support from those on a […]

A-OK Parent Support Group

A-OK families that are home study ready are invited to attend an agency facilitated support and discussion group. Adopting out of the foster care system can be a highly emotional journey. By identifying and building relationships with other parents who are facing, or who have faced, the same challenges, adoptive parents will feel empowered and […]

Private Track Training

Presented by Shaun DoyleAdoption STAR created The Agency Assisted Private Adoption Program, often referred to as “Private Track” to provide increased opportunities to adopt an infant. This creative and flexible program will teach you how to advertise yourself. Learn from the professionals!After registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join the […]

Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session

Building Families Through AdoptionBecome introduced the Adoption STAR agency and the agency’s policies and procedures, including the many services and programs we offer. After registering for this information session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event.Contact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for additional […]

Financial Planning

Facilitated by Lara Smith and Brittiny Razzano, Esq.New 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 […]

Blue Rose Meeting

This session is specific to birth parents who have made an adoption plan for their children. It is a safe place to talk about your personal experiences, emotions, challenges and triumphs. After 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 […]