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SUMMARY:Navigating Open Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Open to waiting families\, those who have already adopted\, especially for those who may be struggling with their own birth parent connection\n\n\nA 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.  \nWe 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. \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.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/navigating-open-adoption-4/
LOCATION:NY
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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-10/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Story Time with Tapestry Books
DESCRIPTION:This the perfect event for families with children\, as adoption books geared towards children will be read.\n\n\nIt’s a relaxing and fun way for you and your child/children to do something adoption related during National Adoption Month.\n \nAfter registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar.\n \nFor more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/story-time-with-tapestry-books-5/
LOCATION:NY
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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 1 hour towards the 6 hours of independent study they need. \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-6/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T180000
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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-8/
LOCATION:NY
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UID:39038-1731628800-1731801599@www.adoptionstar.com
SUMMARY:Pre-Parenthood Educational Class Session 4 (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. \n2024                Session 4 (in person) \nFriday\, November 15        5:45 pm – 8:45 pm \nSaturday\, November 16    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-4-virtual/
LOCATION:Adoption STAR’s Main Office\, 131 John Muir Drive\, Amherst\, NY\, 14228\, United States
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SUMMARY:Join our Monthly Volunteer Committee!
DESCRIPTION:Come and be a part of our awesome Volunteer Committee\, where we forces online to make a positive impact together!
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/join-our-monthly-volunteer-committee-8/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T180000
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UID:40805-1732039200-1732044600@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-44/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T140734Z
UID:41072-1732125600-1732129200@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.\n\n\nIt’s a relaxing and fun way for you and your child/children to do something adoption related during National Adoption Month.\n \nAfter registering for this event you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar.\n \nFor more information contact us at 866-691-3300 or email info@adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/story-time-with-tapestry-books-6/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T200000
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CREATED:20240104T155320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T140734Z
UID:40866-1732212000-1732219200@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-4/
LOCATION:NY
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