BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Adoption Star - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Adoption Star REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T190000 DTSTAMP:20260615T002406 CREATED:20211217T064550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T220114Z UID:39626-1698948000-1698951600@www.adoptionstar.com SUMMARY:Story Time with Tapestry Books (Online) DESCRIPTION:This the perfect event for families with children\, as adoption books geared towards children will be read. URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/story-time-with-tapestry-books-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.adoptionstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/91bed69354841ba6a5bf8a83fd359901.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231105 DTSTAMP:20260615T002406 CREATED:20201229T175332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T125657Z UID:39042-1698969600-1699142399@www.adoptionstar.com SUMMARY:Pre-Parenthood Educational Class Session 6 (in person) DESCRIPTION:For those pursuing a domestic infant adoption \nThe pre-parenthood adoption classes listed here are specific to those considering the adoption of a child NOT in foster care in the U.S.\, through the domestic infant programs. Families are provided with the information and preparation necessary to assess communication\, exploring child development\, understanding of the adoption process\, legal aspects related to adoption\, etc. \nFor clients enrolled in the domestic infant program will obtain at least 21 hours of adoption education prior to adopting. You will receive 11.5 hours once you have attended the educational series\, known as\, Adoption is a Lifelong Process. The other hours are obtained through meetings with your family advocates and social worker as well as through independent study where clients are provided with a chart to assist them in obtaining these additional hours of pre-adoption preparation. \nFriday\, November 3rd – 5:45 pm – 8:45 pm \nSaturday\, November 4th – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm \nReserve your spot now as a limited number of people are accepted for each weekend. Must be a client to attend. Please contact your family advocate for more information. URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/pre-parenthood-educational-class-session-6-virtual/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T193000 DTSTAMP:20260615T002406 CREATED:20230110T204552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T164252Z UID:40173-1699466400-1699471800@www.adoptionstar.com SUMMARY:Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session DESCRIPTION:Building Families Through Adoption\n\n\nBecome introduced the Adoption STAR agency and the agency’s policies and procedures\, including the many services and programs we offer. \nAfter registering for this information session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event. \nContact 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. \nREGISTER HERE FOR UPCOMING SESSIONS URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/adoption-star-online-adoption-information-session-33/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.adoptionstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/7e27edeb8a6f061577bf063a51ed0468.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T002406 CREATED:20230112T193150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T164252Z UID:40221-1699466400-1699473600@www.adoptionstar.com SUMMARY:Diagnoses 101 DESCRIPTION:This workshop will introduce\, describe\, and provide information on the most common conditions identified for children in care\n\n\nThe information provided will help familiarize waiting adoptive parents with common terms\, conditions\, and needs described in the records of children in foster and group care. \nAfter registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar. \nFor more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com. \nTo view future events go to adoptionstar.com/event-directory URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/diagnoses-101/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T110000 DTSTAMP:20260615T002406 CREATED:20211217T064552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T215900Z UID:39628-1699696800-1699700400@www.adoptionstar.com SUMMARY:Story Time with Tapestry Books DESCRIPTION:This the perfect event for families with children\, as adoption books geared towards children will be read. URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/story-time-with-tapestry-books-4/ LOCATION:Adoption STAR\, 131 John Muir Drive\, Amherst\, NY\, 14228\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.adoptionstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/91bed69354841ba6a5bf8a83fd359901.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T002406 CREATED:20221114T094220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T201440Z UID:40005-1699898400-1699905600@www.adoptionstar.com SUMMARY:Newborn/Infant Care Class (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Adoption STAR is offering a newborn/infant care class that is open to the agency’s prospective adoptive parents!\n\n\nThe 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. \nPlease call 716-639-3900 or e-mail info@adoptionstar.com for more information. URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/newborn-infant-care-class-webinar-3/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T002406 CREATED:20230110T204710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T164252Z UID:40176-1699984800-1699992000@www.adoptionstar.com SUMMARY:Preparing Extended Family for Older Child Adoption DESCRIPTION:Grandparents\, parents\, aunts\, uncles\, siblings\, and friends are all impacted when a child or sibling group is adopted into their family\n\n\nAdoptive 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. \nAfter registering you will receive instructions on how to join the online event.\n \nContact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for additional events https://www.adoptionstar.com. URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/preparing-extended-family-for-older-child-adoption-5/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T002406 CREATED:20230112T193201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T164256Z UID:40223-1700071200-1700078400@www.adoptionstar.com SUMMARY:Adoption Forum: Getting Your Family Involved in Your Adoption Journey DESCRIPTION:This class is for our clients who have finished the pre-parenthood or ANCHOR classes\n\n\nWe 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. \nAfter registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar. \nFor more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com. \nTo view future events go to adoptionstar.com/event-directory URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/adoption-forum-getting-your-family-involved-in-your-adoption-journey-3/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.adoptionstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/f1e7d108728cf6928c9d8dfad4c871dc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T002406 CREATED:20230107T081937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T164256Z UID:40125-1700157600-1700164800@www.adoptionstar.com SUMMARY:Blue Rose Meeting DESCRIPTION:This session is specific to birth parents who have made an adoption plan for their children.\n\n\nIt is a safe place to talk about your personal experiences\, emotions\, challenges and triumphs. \nAfter registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar. \nFor more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com. \nVisit our website for event dates https://www.adoptionstar.com. URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/blue-rose-meeting-9/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.adoptionstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/bbb6facce1a3ad8462f02c3f62b1d73d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T190000 DTSTAMP:20260615T002406 CREATED:20230107T081937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T120457Z UID:40127-1701273600-1701284400@www.adoptionstar.com SUMMARY:Attachment-Focused Crisis Deescalation With A-OK Family Advocates DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on crisis management for families who are caring for youth with extensive trauma histories and disrupted attachments\n\n\nThis 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. \nAfter registering you will receive instructions on how to join the online event. \nContact Adoption STAR at 866-691-3300 or via email at info@adoptionstar.com or visit our website for event dates https://www.adoptionstar.com. URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/attachment-focused-crisis-deescalation-with-a-ok-family-advocates-4/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR