This is written by a birth mom, Meagan. I am SO thankful for open adoption and the family I’ve been able to build with the adoptive parents of my ...
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Family STAR Update – Search, Reunion and Open Adoption
Wendy Lane recounts some recent work she’s been conducting with a birth mother who’s looking for assistance and support. Family STAR has been gett...
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Openness in Adoption – A Brief Description
Understanding the varying levels of openness in adoption is important for both expectant parents and prospective adoptive parents. Today’s blog post...
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Why Work With an Adoption Agency?
Today many opt to pursue an agency adoption due to the many benefits it provides. Adoption STAR is a unique agency providing not only traditional agen...
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Placing a Child for Adoption
Two different perspectives on making the decision to place a child for adoption – a birth mother offers one perspective while a birth grandmother of...
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Benefits of Open Adoption
Here’s information from Adoption STAR’s Adoptive Parent Education Manual that discusses some important realities about openness in adoption. “Wh...
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The Right and The Fight For Open Records For Adoptees
In September 2000, I wrote letters in support of Open Records throughout New York State. Fourteen years later we still wait. However, there is recent ...
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Open Adoption: One Birthmother’s Story
Janet Menke is a birthmother to a son in an open adoption. She is married to Greg, the birthfather, and lives with their daughter just outside of Balt...
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7-Day Blogging Challenge
CEO & founder Michele Fried challenges you to take a 7-day Blog Challenge. Take this 7-Day Blog Challenge. Whether you have made an adoption plan...
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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 th...