b"12Barker's Programs Guidance, support, and tools for every stage of the adoption journeyAdoption Counseling &Domestic & International Post-Adoption SupportWhether supporting expectant parents in makingWhile Barkers Domestic and International Adoption informed choices, preparing families to adopt olderprograms serve prospective parents through children from foster care, or coordinating life- education, preparation, and placement, our changing international placements, our approachcommunity-building work comes to life through post-is child-centered and rooted in transparency andadoption support. lifelong connection. This is where Barker creates inclusive spaces for Barker recruits, prepares, and walks alongsideadoptees, adoptive parents, birth parents, and adoptive families through our Domestic Infant,extended family members to connect, reflect, and Project Wait No Longer (for older children),healoften across generations.International, and Global Adoption programs What sets Barker apartis our commitment to ensuring every child is welcomed into a safe, loving,accessibility: 80% of counseling services are covered and permanent family.by client insurance, making high-quality mental health support available to all, regardless of income. This approach ensures that critical therapeutic care HONORING IDENTITY THROUGHremains within reach for every family who needs it.HOMELAND JOURNEYSBarker partnered with ASIA Families to provideBarker offers individual and family counseling, clinical support for a homeland tour to South Koreahosts discussion groups, and organizes several for adoptees and their families. Returning to a birthopportunities throughout the year for families to country can be a powerful and emotional journey, andgather in meaningful ways.our team was honored to offer therapeutic guidance every step of the wayfrom pre-trip counseling to on-the-ground and post-trip support.Even though we knew adoption is a lifelong journey, we didnt realize how much support This collaboration reflects Barkers deep commitmentwed need as our child grew. to lifelong post-adoption care. We are proud to help participants explore identity, reconnect withBarkers counseling services have been atheir roots, and feel emotionally safe throughoutlifeline, offering us a safe space to process our the experienceand we look forward to supportingchallenges and celebrate our victories. another tour in 2025.BARKER ADOPTIVE PARENT"