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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-17/
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-18/
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-53/
LOCATION:NY
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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 10\, 2025 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. \nFamilies who have adopted through Adoption STAR\, as well as those along the path to adopting are invited! \nA dish to pass is not required – but appreciated! Catered by Fat Bob’s Food Truck. \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!
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/annual-adoptive-family-summer-picnic-buffalo-ny-area-4/
LOCATION:Ellicott Creek Park\, Shelter 8\, Tonawanda\, NY\, 14150\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T180000
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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-3/
LOCATION:NY
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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-11/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Pre-Parenthood Adoption Educational Classes\, Session 2
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 our adoption specialists 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  \nThe following are required classes for families pursuing a domestic infant adoption: \n2026          Session 2    \nFriday\, November 6        5:45 pm – 8:45 pm (in person) \nSaturday\, November 7    9:00 am – 12:30 pm (in person) \nTuesday\, November 10   6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual) \nThursday\, November 12 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/pre-parenthood-adoption-educational-classes/
LOCATION:Adoption STAR\, 131 John Muir Drive\, Amherst\, NY\, 14228\, United States
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