STARS Connection Foster Care & Adoption Newsletter
Summer 2006
 


Sharing Transracial Adoption Resources and Support

In This Issue

STARS 1st Family Cook Out
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On Sunday afternoon July 9, 2006 many transracial families came to Buchanan Park in Lancaster, PA. for good food and fun. The weather was just right as parents and children enjoyed the sunshine and each other.


Ethnicity and Race


Have you ever asked yourself what are the defining characteristics of being "white" or "black" in America today? If you would like to objectively analyze the phenomena of race and ethnicity as well as some of the world wide patterns of discrimination please visit the informative site of Dr. Dennis O'Neil.


Contribute an Online Review
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Any STARS member who reads a book or watches a video or DVD from our STARS Lending Library or one that is referenced on the STARS Web Site is invited to contribute their opinion about the book or program. Just write a short paragraph or two (75-150 words) about the book's content and context.


You become the critic! Share your thoughts. Include what you liked and/or disliked. On a scale of 1 to 5 stars, with 5 stars being the best, give the book, video or DVD a star rating.
Then, send your review and rating in an email message to the address below. Reviews will be posted online. Each reviewer will be identified by their first name only.


President's Message Hands in Hand
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Greetings!
About one year ago, STARS became a nonprofit parent-led volunteer corporation. Foster care and adoptive families from Lancaster, Pennsylvania and beyond have come together to share their knowledge and life experiences.

STARS membership continues to grow because we realize the benefits of forming relationships with other transracial families. We are aware of the unique challenges which transracial families encounter and we understand the camaraderie and support that STARS offers to its members.

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