b"102Keeping siblings together. StrengtheningProject Wait No Longer families. Creating community.(PWNL) Through Barkers PWNL When Brian and Lauren began theirfinalized. What followed wasnt easy.program, we bring together adoption journey, they never imaginedParenting teens is no small feat, andchildren, youth, and sibling becoming parents to three childrenhealing from trauma doesnt disappeargroups who need families with overnight. But the moment they heardwith love alone. But with Barkersparents ready to open their about a tight-knit group of siblingswraparound support Brian and Laurenhearts.from Texas, they knew these threekept going. They've showed up, againThis unique program focuses belonged together.and again, for their children and foron finding permanent, Danielle was 15. Aaron, 9. Ayden,each other. loving families for those just 6. Each carried their own story,who often wait the longest. but together, they carried each other.With wraparound supportKeeping the trio together wasnt justincluding training, counseling, a hope, it was the only option. And forpost-adoption resources,Brian and Lauren, it was a calling. and a vibrant community of In July 2024, surrounded by friendspeer familiesPWNL makes and family, their adoption wasthe dream of family a reality."