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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-65/
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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\nGrandparents\, parents\, aunts\, uncles\, siblings\, and friends are all impacted when a child or sibling group is adopted into their extended family. While adoptive parents often dedicate significant time to learning about the unique needs of children in the foster care system and the complexities of adoption\, extended family members may not have the same level of understanding. \nThis webinar addresses common questions and concerns extended family members may have\, offers insight into the typical experiences of children in foster care\, and provides practical strategies for helping a child successfully integrate into their new family. Extended family and close friends are encouraged to participate in Adoption STAR’s webinar to better prepare for welcoming an older child through adoption.older child joining their lives through adoption. \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 additional events https://www.adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/preparing-extended-family-for-older-child-adoption-13/
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SUMMARY:Race and Racism Through The Voices of Transracial Adoptees
DESCRIPTION:A Layered and Open Discussion. Zack Fried will lead an interactive conversation amongst a panel of transracial adoptees.\n\n\nZack Fried will lead an interactive conversation amongst a panel of transracial adoptees and attendees\, focusing on the topic of navigating race and racism. Growing up within a transracial adoption comes with its own complexities\, and those extend into adulthood when we look at what’s going on in the world around us. This candid conversation will touch on the issues people of color face every day\, and how one can navigate those issues while holding on to a positive self-identity.  Join the conversation and hear what these powerful voices have to offer! \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/race-and-racism-through-the-voices-of-transracial-adoptees-13/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Adoptive Parent Panel
DESCRIPTION:With Adoption Specialist(s)\n\n\nThis panel will consist of adoptive parents who have adopted children through Adoption STAR’s A-OK program. The panel will provide an opportunity for prospective parents to hear the experiences\, beautiful and difficult moments\, and advice from those who have successfully adopted older children. \nAfter signing up to attend\, you will receive instructions on how to join the webinar. For more information\, please contact us at 1-866-691-3300 or email at info@adoptionstar.com.
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/adoptive-parent-panel-3/
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SUMMARY:Attachment-Focused Crisis Deescalation  With A-OK Family Advocates PART 1
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 webinar will focus on crisis management for families who are caring for youth with extensive trauma histories and disrupted attachments. This 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. This is a 2 part series. \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. \nREGISTER HERE FOR PART 2
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/attachment-focused-crisis-deescalation-with-a-ok-family-advocates-part-1/
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