Adoption Star

Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
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)

Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:30
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

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 14 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.
