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Published On - January 13, 2014

Adoption and Religion: You don’t have to be a believer to deepen our understanding of family

CEO & founder Michele Fried shares her expertise in religion and relates how adoption is a major theme in Christian, Judaic and Islamic stories. Many people don’t know this but […]...

Published On - January 10, 2014

asadmin Adoption Law, Adoption Tax Credit, Shining STAR Series, Special Needs Adoption, UncategorizedTags: Adoption Subsidy, adoption subsidy benefits, allotment, benefits, eligibility requirements, financial support, ongoing support, Special needs adoption, sue reardon, susan reardon

A Glimpse at the Adoption Subsidy

In anticipation of Our Shining STAR Event, we are featuring a weekly blog series on Special Needs Adoption. On Wednesday January 29th, 2014, Adoption STAR will be hosting Our Annual […]...

Published On - January 9, 2014

asadmin Adoption Professionals, Adoption STAR Staff, Birth Parent, UncategorizedTags: alecia zimmerman, client support, hospital support, MSW, on call policy, on call staff, shannon boeheim, staff available after hours

The On Call Adoption Worker

What Does It Mean To Be “On Call”? We will look at the on-call support staff at Adoption STAR and meet two of the social workers that are often available […]...

“Thanks”giving from the Adoption STAR Staff

In celebration of Thanksgiving Day, the staff at Adoption STAR shares what they are thankful for this year. Thank YOU for your continued readership of our blog and enjoy your […]...

Published On - November 13, 2013

asadmin Adoption Professionals, International Adoption, Open Adoption, Special Needs Adoption, trans-racial adoption, UncategorizedTags: Agency, birth mother expenses, expenses, FAQ, fees, frequently asked questions, medical, Michele Fried, placement, social workers, special needs

Adoption STAR ~ Questions and Answers

CEO and Founder Michele Fried answers and updates Frequently Asked Questions about Adoption STAR as an agency. These questions are in addition to the ones on our website – see […]...

Published On - October 24, 2013

asadmin Adoptee Experiences, culture, International Adoption, trans-racial adoption, UncategorizedTags: documentaries, first person plural, geographies of kinship, Michele Fried, pbs

Three New Documentaries for Adoption Month

Recently, Founder & CEO Michele Fried forwarded an email announcing 3 new adoption themed films. We want you to have a chance to preview them as well. As you consider […]...

Published On - October 18, 2013

asadmin Adoptee Experiences, Adoption Stories, Birth Parent, Responses from Social Media, UncategorizedTags: birth families, Closed adoption, Facebook, open adoption, Social Media, STAR families, sue reardon, Tuff

From Our Social Media: Adoption Contact & Get Togethers

Many, who are not familiar with Open Adoption, do not know how families get-together and keep in contact. The first year is spelled out, usually in the PACA agreement adoptive […]...

Published On - October 11, 2013

asadmin culture, Responses from Social Media, STAR Families, UncategorizedTags: adoption star mom, baby registry, baby shower, gifts, hospital, Pre-adoption, star moms

Pre-Adoption Baby Showers: To Do Or Not To Do?

Pre-Adoption Baby Showers: To Do or Not To Do? That is the question we recently posted on the Adoption STAR Facebook Page. Here are some of the many responses we […]...

Published On - September 9, 2013

asadmin Adoptee Experiences, Special Needs Adoption, UncategorizedTags: Alcohol related birth defects, Alcohol related Neurodevelopmental disorder, ARBD, ARND, FASD, FEtal alcohol spectrum disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, International FASD Awareness day, Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, September 9th, Signs your child has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, sue reardon

International FASD Awareness Day – September 9th

September 9th, is International FASD – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – Awareness Day. In today’s blog post, Sue Reardon discusses FASD and shares an informational video to raise awareness. FASD […]...

Special Needs Adoption Videos from the University of Chicago

University of Chicago Adoption Center reached out to Adoption STAR on our Facebook Page and asked us to share this valuable resource. Their team has compiled a library of videos […]...

Adoption and Religion: You don’t have to be a believer to deepen our understanding of family

A Glimpse at the Adoption Subsidy

The On Call Adoption Worker

“Thanks”giving from the Adoption STAR Staff

Three New Documentaries for Adoption Month

Special Needs Adoption Videos from the University of Chicago

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