Last Revision: March 20, 2026 Introduction Village of the Stars is committed to honoring the dignity, privacy, and legal rights of adoptive families and their children. This Policy establishes clear guidelines for the ownership and ethical use of Family Stories. Every story is shared only with full, informed consent and with deep respect for the individuals involved. Article 1. Definitions 1.1 “Family Stories” means any text, photographs, videos, audio recordings, or other me

Small Grant Application Parent’s Name (Mother or Father) : Phone Number : Email : Social Security Number : Adopted Child(ren) and Special Needs : [List each with name, DOB, Date of Adoption, Place of Adoption, Special Needs if any] Annual Household Income (based on latest income tax filing) : Home Address : Summary of the financial needs specific to this grant application: Last application granted (Amount/Date): Fund release method (PayPal, Zelle, Check or other): Disc

Dear Wishlist/VoS Families, Village of the Stars (VoS) is committed to empowering Chinese adoptees by supporting their educational and career journeys. As part of this mission, we are proud to offer the Milestone Scholarship —an initiative designed to celebrate and support adoptees as they take the important step of pursuing higher education. The Milestone Scholarship recognizes the resilience of adoptees, many of whom have overcome early life challenges, and encourages them

Last Revision 7/21/2025 Tips for Gathering and Preparing Writing Materials for Your Adoption Story This guide is meant to help you collect and organize meaningful content for your family’s adoption story. These are general suggestions — not requirements. For specific writing projects, we may also provide a questionnaire tailored to your story. This document is simply to help you

The Chinese Class for Adoptees is offered by Wholistic Education ( https://www.holisticedu.us ) and sponsored by Village of the Stars (VoS). Classes are conducted online, typically once a week, with each session lasting about one hour. Program Details: Dedicated Volunteer Teachers – Our instructors are not only professionals in Chinese language education but also have a deep commitment to supporting adoptees and children with special needs. Tailored Curriculum – Teaching mate