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SUMMARY:Volunteer at Adoption STAR's Adoptive Family Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Adoption STAR’s Adoptive Family Summer Picnic on August 4th at 3:00 PM – we need volunteers like you!\n\n\nVolunteer at Adoption STAR Summer Picnic \nJoin us at Ellicott Creek Park for a fun-filled day of helping out at our annual Adoptive Family Summer Picnic event! As a volunteer\, you’ll have the chance to assist with various activities\, from setting up to food organization and helping with Children’s Activities. It’s a great opportunity to give back to the community and support a wonderful cause. Come be a part of this heartwarming event and make a difference in the lives of families and children. \nVolunteers are asked to arrive at Shelter #8 at 11 am. If you are unable to stay for the entire event\, the most needed help is 11am-1pm for set up. \nIf you have any questions contact kristin at kristin@adoptionstar.com or call 716-639-3900
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/volunteer-at-adoption-stars-adoptive-family-summer-picnic/
LOCATION:Ellicott Creek Park\, Shelter 8\, Tonawanda\, NY\, 14150\, United States
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SUMMARY:Annual Adoptive Family Summer Picnic (Buffalo\, NY Area)
DESCRIPTION:Please join Adoption STAR adoptive families\, staff and their families\, for a spectacular afternoon!\n\n\nWelcome to the Annual Adoptive Family Summer Picnic in the Buffalo\, NY Area! Join us on Sun\, Aug 04\, 2024 at Ellicott Creek Park for a day of fun\, food\, and family. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with other adoptive families in the area and enjoy a beautiful summer day outdoors. Bring your favorite picnic blanket and dishes to share as we come together to celebrate the bonds of adoption. Don’t forget sunscreen and your favorite outdoor games for a day of laughter and memories with your adoptive family community. \nFamilies who have adopted through Adoption STAR\, as well as those along the path to adopting are invited! \nThis event is rain or shine! We will communicate via email\, if the event is cancelled due to severe weather. \nVOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please sign up HERE if interested. \nFor more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nSponsored by \nWells Fargo Advisors \nJohn Chiarenza
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/annual-adoptive-family-summer-picnic-buffalo-ny-area-3/
LOCATION:Ellicott Creek Park\, Shelter 8\, Tonawanda\, NY\, 14150\, United States
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SUMMARY:A-OK Q&A Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Exploring adoption of older children\n\n\nThose 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. \nAfter registering for this Q&A session you will receive instructions on how to join the online event. \nTo register for future Q&A sessions click HERE
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/a-ok-qa-sessions-7/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Adoption STAR Online Adoption Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Building Families Through Adoption\n\n\nBecome 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. \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.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/adoption-star-online-adoption-information-session-41/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Teen ACE (Adoptee Circle of Experience) (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:For Adoptee Teens Only Ages 13 – 18\n\n\nAdoptees 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! \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.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/teen-ace-adoptee-circle-of-experience-virtual-2/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Private Track Training
DESCRIPTION:For clients of Adoption STAR who are currently in the Private Track Program\n\n\nAdoption STAR’s Agency Assisted Private Adoption Program\, often referred to as “Private Track\,” provides increased opportunities to adopt an infant. This creative and flexible program will teach you how to advertise yourself with the training\, guidance\, and support of the agency. With the world of infant adoption always changing\, the Private Track is a wonderful way to self-advocate and take active control of your adoption journey! \nYou must be accepted into Adoption STAR’s Private Track Program to attend this training. \nTo register contact Chris Fancher\, Office & Intake Manager\, at chris@adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/private-track-training-11/
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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.\n \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-6/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Pre-Parenthood Educational Class Session 3 (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. \n\n2024               Session 3 (in person) \nFriday\, August 23       5:45 pm – 8:45 pm \nSaturday\, August 24   9:00 am – 5:00 pm \n\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-3-virtual/
LOCATION:Adoption STAR’s Main Office\, 131 John Muir Drive\, Amherst\, NY\, 14228\, United States
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