Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session
2021-11-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-07-21 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://adoptionstar.com.

Adoption Forum: Getting Your Family Involved in Your Adoption Journey
2021-11-10 18:00 - 20:00
This class is for our clients who have finished the pre-parenthood or ANCHOR classes

We welcome you to extend the invitation to one or more family member and/or friends to learn more about adoption. Now the important people in your life will be introduced to many of the subjects you have already learned about! A panel of adoption professionals will introduce the process that you have gone through to receive a home study, including the classes. The panel will address questions from your family members and friends.
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.

Story Time with Tapestry Books
2021-11-16 18:30 - 19:30
This the perfect event for families with children, as adoption books geared towards children will be read.

It’s a relaxing and fun way for you and your child/children to do something adoption related during National Adoption Month.

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.

Preparing Extended Family for Older Child Adoption Webinar
2021-11-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-10 18:00 - 20:00
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 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.
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.

Private Track Training
2021-12-01 17:30 - 19:00
Presented by Shaun Doyle
Adoption 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!
You must be accepted into Adoption STAR’s Private Track Program to attend this training.
For more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com.

Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session
2022-01-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-03-16 18:00 - 19:30
Building Families Through Adoption

Become introduced to 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://adoptionstar.com.

Waiting Families Support Meeting
2022-01-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-05-18 18:00 - 20:00
Virtual support meeting for waiting families hosted by Shannon Boeheim and Kathy Crissey

We recognize that this is a stressful and overwhelming time for you and would like to hold a virtual support meeting for our waiting families. Our hope is to have a safe space where you can connect with one another around the unique challenges you may be facing right now, as well as some helpful ways to cope with this time.
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
2022-02-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-04-06 18:00 - 19:30
Introducing Adoption STAR’s A-OK (Adopt an Older Kid) program

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://adoptionstar.com.

Calling All Single Adoptive Parents
2022-02-17 18:00 - 20:00
Are you single? Single by choice; single before or after you adopted; single because of separation, divorce, death?

Panel Facilitated by Kathy Crissey, LMHC and Shannon Boeheim, MSW
Are 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 similar journey.
Clients who have already adopted and non-clients are also welcomed.
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.

Attachment-Focused Crisis Deescalation Webinar
2022-03-01 16:00 - 19:00
This webinar will focus on crisis management for families who are caring for youth with extensive trauma histories and disrupted attachments

This training will provide the framework for how we heal through relationships and how we can best respond to a dysregulated child in a nurturing way that doesn’t jeopardize their attachment and trust. Practical techniques and interventions will be provided to help parents feel well-equipped and confident in managing any behavioral crisis in the home. This training is beneficial for families preparing to parent an older child and ones who have already taken placement—all A-OK Families are highly encouraged to participate in the webinar.
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.

Private Track Training
2022-03-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-08-30 18:00 - 19:30
For clients of Adoption STAR who are currently in the Private Track Program

Adoption 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!
You must be accepted into Adoption STAR’s Private Track Program to attend this training.
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.

Financial Planning Webinar
2022-03-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-10-19 18:30 - 20:00
New parents, especially new adoptive parents, need to consider several things related to the financial security & protection of their family

Facilitated by Lara Smith and Brittiny Razzano, Esq.
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 planning for your family’s future, the Adoption Tax Credit, estate planning, and more.
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.

Blue Rose Meeting
2022-03-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-07-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-12 18:00 - 20:00
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 info@adoptionstar.com.

Teen ACE (Adoptee Circle of Experience)
2022-04-07 17:30 - 19:30
For Adoptee Teens Only Ages 13 – 18

Adoptees ages 13 – 18 are welcome to join in on an interactive discussion on many hot topics such as school, bullying, prejudice, the highs and lows of being an adoptee, a son, a daughter, a sibling, friend, and student. Join us!
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.

National Council For Adoption Conference
2022-06-15 - 2022-06-17 | Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN, 46225
The community of adoption professionals will gather to grow in understanding of adoption principles and root themselves within the adoption community. The National Adoption Conference gives you an opportunity to branch out of your comfort zone as you meet new colleagues and explore challenging, innovative adoption concepts. Collaborate with practitioners and leaders from across the country through two and a half days of content-focused sessions to develop united goals for increased consistency and excellence in the field of adoption. Social work CEU will be available.
Prospective adoptive parents are eligible to receive additional hours toward their educational requirements when they attend.

Birth Parent Panel
2022-06-15 18:00 - 20:00
A panel of birth parent speakers who have made adoption plans will share their stories.

A panel of birth parent speakers who have made adoption plans will share their stories. This staff moderated panel will include a question-and-answer session with panel participants, including questions from the audience. This workshop will provide genuine and real insight into the birth parent experience and demystify common birth parent myths. You won’t want to miss this!
Contact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com for additional information session dates https://www.adoptionstar.com.

NACAC (North American Council on Adoptable Children) Conference
2022-07-19 - 2022-07-22 | Webinar
The conference has sessions designed to inspire, inform, and encourage all members of the adoption community, including adoptive parents raising children with special needs, professionals seeking families for older children, mental health or other professionals supporting adoptive and foster families, international adoptive parents, adopted persons, and others with personal or professional connections to adoption.
Prospective adoptive parents are eligible to receive additional hours toward their educational requirements when they attend any of these events.

Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session
2022-08-16 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.

Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session
2022-09-21 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.

Navigating Open Adoption
2022-09-29 18:00 - 20:00
Facilitated By Kathy Crissey, LMHC and Shannon Boeheim, MSW

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 or those who have already adopted, especially for those who may be struggling with their own birth parent connection. We welcome you to submit questions ahead of time as well. If you choose to submit your questions ahead of time please email them to either Kathy@adoptionstar.com or Shannon@Family-star.com. You are also able to pose and discuss your questions and comments during the live workshop.
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.
