• Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session

    Building Families Through AdoptionBecome 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.After registering […]

  • A-OK Q&A Sessions

    Exploring adoption of older childrenThose 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 […]

  • A-OK Q&A Sessions

    Exploring adoption of older childrenThose 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 […]

  • Pre-Parenthood Educational Class Session 1 (in person)

    Adoption STAR 131 John Muir Drive, Amherst, NY, United States

    For those pursuing a domestic infant adoption The pre-parenthood adoption classes listed here are specific to those considering the adoption of a child NOT in foster care in the U.S., […]

  • ANCHOR A-OK Educational Classes, Series 1

    Adoption STAR 131 John Muir Drive, Amherst, NY, United States

    For those pursuing the domestic adoption of an older child or an international adoption The A-OK and international educational classes are referred to as ANCHOR (Attach, Nurture, Commit, Healing, Open-minded, […]

  • 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. […]

  • Preparing Extended Family for Older Child Adoption

    Grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, siblings, and friends are all impacted when a child or sibling group is adopted into their familyAdoptive parents often spend a significant amount of time educating […]

  • 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 […]

  • Race and Racism Through The Voices of Transracial Adoptees

    A Layered and Open Discussion. Zack Fried will lead an interactive conversation amongst a panel of transracial adoptees.Zack Fried will lead an interactive conversation amongst a panel of transracial adoptees […]

  • Healing-Centered and Attachment-Focused Caregiving

    Facilitated by Samantha VanHout, Ph.D Similar 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 […]