STAR! An Adoption Podcast

March is National Social Work Month and Shaun was able to sit down and talk to STAR social worker David Rossetti. Together they talk about what is is to be a social worker, why he chose this vocation and how social workers play a pivotal role in the adoption journey.    Check out our website at https://www.adoptionstar.com/ and call us toll-free at 1-866-691-3300 

It's Black History Month! In honor of this month, Shaun had a chance to talk to Racial Equity & Adoption Activist April Dinwoodie about some of the tough questions he gets from families open to all races but are worried they may make mistakes along the way.  Follow April on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bornjuneraisedapril Be sure to check out April's website https://aprildinwoodie.com/

Ryan DiMartino (they/them) is part of the LGBTQIA+ community and has two children that they made adoption plans for. They are sharing their experience as a trans birthing parent and now a doula who works with a diverse array of families, particularly those within the adoption triad. We talk about:  Ryan's work as a doula centered around supporting pregnant people who are considering placing their babies with adoptive parents Ryan's personal story as a first/birth parent and as a surrogate, navigating trans medicine, the adoption process and open adoption The power of language in reproductive rights, harm reduction, reproductive rights and postpartum support via a doula for birthing parents Learn more about Ryan's work at https://worldofdifferencedoula.com/home Check out more of our podcasts at Adoptionstar.com/Podcast

2 transracial adoptees break down questions that have been asked by prospective adoptive parents. This episode will help you understand it is important to ask about, and talk about, race. There's nothing like learning from lived experience! A must-listen podcast episode, just in time for Black History Month. Please listen in and share this episode with any and all!  __ Visit AdoptionSTAR.com to learn more about the work we do to find a home for every child.

Wondering what open adoption is really like? Take a peak behind the curtains with this deep dive interview featuring Kennedy, her Adoptive Parents, and her Birth Parents. The full adoption triad! This episode goes all the way back to adoption day and navigates open adoption through the years. You'll even have a chance to hear from the amazing Kennedy herself. Tune in and share this episode with anyone you feel would benefit! 

Tune into this episode to hear from Zack Fried, transracial adoptee, discuss black history month, race and transracial adoption.  Topics covered include: The importance of Black History Month, and black history year round The power of kids in our society Personal reflections on growing up as person that is multiple minorities (black, gay, transracial adoptee) Growing up as a minority within the family  Dating as a minority Parent responsibilities as it relates to preparing a child for dealing with racial issues The white savior complex and adoption - what is it? how to avoid it? Black role models past and present This is an incredible conversation and a very important one at that. Please tune in and share!

Shaun interviews Art and Brian about their family and how it grew when they adopted an older child from foster care, Aidan. They adopted with the help of Adoption STAR's A-OK program and are ready to grow their family again! Their story is really incredible and completely heart-warming.  Learn more about adopting an older child through A-OK right here.

Tune into this episode to learn about host Shaun Doyle's recent health insurance nightmare and how he advocated for his son and demanded change.  Learn more about adoption at AdoptionSTAR.com For podcast requests and inquiries, send us a message at podcast@adoptionstar.com   

Join host Shaun Doyle and guests Michael Hill and Zachary Fried for a conversation about LGBTQIA+ adoption in honor of pride month 2020! Some good laughs mixed in with some even better adoption information.  Email us at podcast@adoptionstar.com for feedback or podcast ideas! Happy pride!

Let's continue the conversation about adopting an older child in honor of Foster Care Month. Tune into this episode with host Zack Fried and guest, Christine Miller! A deep dive into our A-OK program! If you love this episode, please leave us a review!  Don't forget you can send us an email at podcast@adoptionstar.com for questions, comments, and episode requests!

In this episode, Zack Fried interviews Michele Fried to discuss the incredible need for older child adoption, and how the A-OK (Adopt an Older Kid) adoption program was formed at Adoption STAR. If you've ever considered adopting, this is a must listen. 

Tune into this episode to learn how STAR has dealt with changes due to COVID-19. We are chatting about working from home with kids, juggling life and mental health challenges, agency changes, what technology we're using, how we're continuing to support clients in various stages of the adoption process, and more.

Adoptees voices are not only so important but required for anyone who is considering adoption. Tune into episode 8 to listen to Adoption STAR Founder & CEO, Michele Fried, interview her son Zachary Fried about his experience as an adoptee.  Visit the website at adoptionstar.com And for podcast ideas, suggestions and feedback, email us at podcast@adoptionstar.com 

Join Zachary Fried and Michele Fried as they discuss some of the agency's most commonly asked questions surrounding adoption.  They cover:  What makes the agency different What is a home study and what does it entail Agency placement numbers Open adoption Adoption Education LGBTQIA+ adoption and more Tune into this episode and be sure to let us know your thoughts!

And then there were two! Join Shaun as he tells all about his son, Francis Grayson's, birth and placement story from labor, to birth, to the days following, and taking him HOME! This episode touches on important elements of navigating the hospital as adoptive parents, being sensitive to and respectful of the laboring birth mother, and post adoption contact in the days and weeks after placement.

The adoption journey doesn't end when you adopt a child, rather THAT'S when it begins! You WILL need support after adopting a child, so let's spend today's episode chatting about how you can get the support that you and your family will need post placement! Learn more at https://www.adoptionstar.com/

Last time we talked to Shaun, he and his husband were asking if it was "enough" as a family of three and if growing their family was a possibility. But here's an update! Shaun is adopting another baby! Jackson's birth mom is expecting and has decided to make an adoption plan with Shaun again! Tune in to hear the full story!   Visit the Adoption STAR website at AdoptionSTAR.com

Shaun talks to Sue Shaw, STAR's Senior Adoption Coordinator & Birth Family Advocate about what the agency has to offer expectant parents who are thinking of making an adoption plan. A trigger warning- revocation is discussed.

Why do people want to grow their family? What does "dayenu" mean and when are we "enough"?

Welcome to STAR! An Adoption Podcast. Join your host Shaun Doyle as he gives you a preview of  what's to come in this exciting new podcast!