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Published On - October 29, 2012

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Saving the Adoption Tax Credit

On Friday, Adoption STAR received promising news on the extension of the adoption tax credit. As of now, the adoption tax credit is scheduled to conclude on December 30 (except […]...

Published On - October 22, 2012

asadmin UncategorizedTags: Adopting a child with special needs, National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Raising a kid with Down Syndrome, Special needs adoption

National Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Every Child Deserves a Forever Family

This blog post was written by Adoption STAR CEO and Founder, Michele Fried. In addition to National Adoption Month that arrives each November, October’s National Down Syndrome Month is important […]...

Published On - August 30, 2012

asadmin UncategorizedTags: Adoption STAR, Child adoption, History of adoption, Infant adoption agency, infant adoption., Issues and Perspectivies in Adoption: Then and Now (Part 3), open adoption, Who can adopt children?

Issues and Perspectives in Adoption: Then and Now (Part 3)

This is the third part in a three-part series on the history of adoption, and adoption practices “then and now.” Much of the information was taken from the Infant Adoption […]...

Published On - August 29, 2012

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The Home Study Process Is Really All Just Part of the Adoption Journey…

This blog post was written by Brittany, an Adoption STAR adoptive mother. My husband and I have 11 children. We have adopted four times and are planning to adopt again. […]...

Published On - June 29, 2012

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Help Save the Adoption Tax Credit

Adoption STAR has written many times that the current incarnation of the Adoption Tax Credit will expire in December 2012. Currently, families that finalize their adoption in 2012 will be […]...

Published On - February 7, 2012

asadmin UncategorizedTags: Adoption STAR, Adoption Tax Credit, Adoption Tax Credit infograph, Adoption Tax Credit podcast, Changes to the adoption tax credit, When do I file my Adoption Tax Credit

The Adoption Tax Credit Podcast and Infograph

The topic that we receive the most questions about is the Adoption Tax Credit, and we hope this post will go a long way in answering everyone’s questions. The podcast, […]...

Published On - December 30, 2011

asadmin UncategorizedTags: Adoption Reunions, Adoption STAR, adoption support group, changes to the 2012 Adoption Tax Credit, China child trafficking, Decline in international adoptions, RIP Steve Jobs, Social media's and child adoption, Year in review

Adoption News Stories of 2011

2011 was a big year in the adoption field in general and Adoption STAR specifically. With another year closing and a lot to look forward to in 2012, we thought […]...

Published On - December 9, 2011

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Adoption In the News: “Florida Receives Adoption Incentive Award”

The Florida Department of Children and Families was recently awarded an “Adoption Incentive” Federal Grant of $3.8 million. According to an article by wctv.tv this is the third consecutive year […]...

Published On - December 8, 2011

asadmin UncategorizedTags: Adoption STAR, Home study classes, Letters from Adoption STAR clients, Telling your parents your adopting, Trans-cultural adoption, Trans-racial adoption, What is an adoption home study, What is the adoption process

Going through the Adoption Process

This post was written Adoption STAR CEO and Founder, Michele Fried. Many pregnant women considering adoption (expectant parents) wonder what the process is like for prospective adoptive parents. When prospective […]...

Published On - December 1, 2011

asadmin UncategorizedTags: Behavior and Learning strengths of children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Challenges children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome face, Drinking while pregnant, Erie County Council for the Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, FAS, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Signs your child has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

The Signs and Symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

This is the first in a two-part blog series on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. To read part one on the prevention of and signs and symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome please […]...

Saving the Adoption Tax Credit

National Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Every Child Deserves a Forever Family

Issues and Perspectives in Adoption: Then and Now (Part 3)

The Home Study Process Is Really All Just Part of the Adoption Journey…

Help Save the Adoption Tax Credit

The Adoption Tax Credit Podcast and Infograph

Adoption In the News: “Florida Receives Adoption Incentive Award”

Going through the Adoption Process

The Signs and Symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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