Adoption Star

Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Building Families Through Adoption

Become 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 information session dates https://www.adoptionstar.com.
REGISTER HERE FOR UPCOMING SESSIONS

Race and Racism Through The Voices of Transracial Adoptees
2025-03-25 18:00 - 20:00
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 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!
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 info@adoptionstar.com.

Healing-Centered and Attachment-Focused Caregiving
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00
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 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.
Sessions will be held on the following Saturdays from 10am to 12pm:
4/5, 4/12, 4/26, 5/3 , 5/10 and 5/17
Please reach out to Nicole Cummins (nicole@adoptionstar.com) with any questions about the training or registration.

Navigating Open Adoption
2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:30
Open to waiting families, those who have already adopted, especially for those who may be struggling with their own birth parent connection

A 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.
We 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.
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 info@adoptionstar.com.

Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:30
Building Families Through Adoption

Become 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 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 information session dates https://www.adoptionstar.com.

Newborn/Infant Care Class (Webinar)
2025-04-14 18:00 - 20:00
Adoption STAR is offering a newborn/infant care class that is open to the agency’s prospective adoptive parents!

The 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.
Please call 716-639-3900 or e-mail info@adoptionstar.com for more information.

Adoptive Parent Panel
2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00
With A-OK Family Advocates

This 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.

A-OK Q&A Sessions
2025-04-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:00
Exploring adoption of older children

Those 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.
After registering for this Q&A session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event.
To register for future Q&A sessions click HERE

ANCHOR A-OK Educational Classes, Series 2
2025-04-29 | Adoption STAR, 131 John Muir Drive, Amherst, NY, 14228, 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, 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 a total of 28 classroom hours. You must attend the entire series (the in-person and virtual components).
2025 Series 2
Tuesday, April 29 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
Thursday, May 1 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
Saturday, May 3 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (in person)
Sunday, May 4 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (in person)
Tuesday, May 6 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
Thursday, May 8 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
Tuesday, May 13 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
Thursday, May 15 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
Tuesday, May 20 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
Thursday, May 22 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
2025 Series 3
Tuesday, September 9 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
Thursday, September 11 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
Saturday, September 13 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (in person)
Sunday, September 14 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (in person)
Tuesday, September 16 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
Thursday, September 18 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
Tuesday, September 23 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
Thursday, September 25 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
Tuesday, September 30 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
Thursday, October 2 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)

Celebrating a Silver Anniversary!
2025-05-17 00:00 - 23:30, 2025-05-18 00:00 - 23:30, 2025-05-19 00:00 - 23:30, 2025-05-20 00:00 - 23:30, 2025-05-21 00:00 - 23:30, 2025-05-22 00:00 - 23:30, 2025-05-23 00:00 - 23:30, 2025-05-24 00:00 - 23:30 and 10 more dates
Basket raffle and silent auction fundraiser

Join Adoption STAR – Walk in Buffalo’s Pride Parade!
2025-06-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Buffalo State College, State University of New York, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY, 14222, United States
This event is open to children and adults, and is an absolute blast!

The Parade begins at Noon on Elmwood Avenue & Forest Avenue and ends at Elmwood Avenue & Allen Street.
Volunteers should arrive at the Grant Street entrance parking lots before 11am.
For more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com.
