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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-47/
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-13/
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-14/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250209
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SUMMARY:Pre-Parenthood Educational Class Session 1 (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. \n2025		Session 1	(in person)\nFriday\, February 7		5:45 pm – 8:45 pm\nSaturday\, February 8	        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-8-virtual/
LOCATION:Adoption STAR\, 131 John Muir Drive\, Amherst\, NY\, 14228\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250216
DTSTAMP:20260606T183959
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SUMMARY:ANCHOR A-OK Educational Classes\, Series 1
DESCRIPTION:For those pursuing the domestic adoption of an older child or an international adoption \nThe 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. \nDue 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). \n2025 Series 1 \nSaturday\, February 15        9:00 am – 5:00 pm (in person)\nSunday\, February 16          9:00 am – 1:00 pm (in person)\nFriday\, February 28           5:15 pm – 9:00 pm (virtual)\nSaturday\, March 1            9:00 am – 5:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, March 4             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (PANEL – virtual) \n2025 Series 2\nTuesday\, April 29             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, May 1             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nSaturday\, May 3             1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (in person)\nSunday\, May 4             9:00 am – 1:00 pm (in person)\nTuesday\, May 6             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, May 8             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, May 13             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, May 15             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, May 20             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, May 22             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual) \n2025 Series 3\nTuesday\, September 9             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, September 11             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nSaturday\, September 13             1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (in person)\nSunday\, September 14             9:00 am – 1:00 pm (in person)\nTuesday\, September 16             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, September 18             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, September 23             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, September 25             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, September 30             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, October 2             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/anchor-a-ok-educational-class-series-1-session-a-virtual/
LOCATION:Adoption STAR\, 131 John Muir Drive\, Amherst\, NY\, 14228\, United States
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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-10/
LOCATION:NY
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UID:41534-1740506400-1740513600@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-9/
LOCATION:NY
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