Published On - February 28, 2013
SPRING IT ON IS COMING ON MARCH 1, 2013!
We are getting ready to SPRING IT ON at Adoption STAR, March 1st 2013! For 24 hours on 3/1/13, you are invited to Spring It On! for Adoption STAR. “Spring […]...
Published On - January 31, 2013
Curious about International Adoption, but not sure where to go for reliable information?
Our International Adoption Coordinator Megan Montgomery answers questions about International Adoption Adoption STAR is full of good resources for you to start your research to determine if International Adoption is […]...
Published On - January 15, 2013
Ban on Russian Adoptions:
Can We Feel Hopeful? January 2nd families in the process of adopting from Russia have been in a state of limbo. Now, some are feeling more at ease with the […]...
Published On - January 5, 2013
Adoption Tax Credit Update
While we don’t have all the answers, this post will update you with clearer information regarding the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 that was signed into law on January […]...
Published On - December 24, 2012
The Elly’s Angels Foundation
The Elly’s Angels Foundation provides opportunities, inspiration, and financial assistance to children of all ages. Inspired by Ellyce Kausner, who was killed on February 12, 2009 when Continental Flight 3407 […]...
INSTITUTE, PARTNERS WORK TO PRESERVE FEDERAL TAX CREDIT BEYOND 2012
According to Voice for Adoption, the Making Adoption Affordable Act (S3616 and HR4373) will not be addressed as stand-alone legislation, but in an overall tax “extender” bill that the 112th […]...
Published On - December 10, 2012
Coincidence or Divine Intervention
By Michele Fried Years ago, I wrote an article that stemmed from a family conversation about whether things are simply coincidence or fate. I interviewed several clients on the topic […]...
Published On - December 7, 2012
One Journey to Parenthood
By Michele Fried (reprinted from 2004) Marie* and Peter* (*names were changed) were coming up on their two year mark with the agency. Their home study was already updated once […]...
Published On - November 28, 2012
Do You Have An Adoption Friendly Workplace?
Adoption benefits are inexpensive and easy to administer. Yet so many employers have not addressed the issue. By adding adoption benefits to a company’s work/life benefit package it will give […]...
Published On - November 26, 2012
The Changing Face of International Adoption
By Megan Montgomery, LMSW, International Adoption Coordinator, Adoption STAR Every few days or so we notice something in the news about the declining numbers of international adoptions, so we decided to […]...