b"BARKER ADOPTION FOUNDATION 2024 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT WHERE WE'VE BEEN 5The MissionContinuesWhile adoption practices have evolved, the need for safe, ethical,In the face of unpredict-and lifelong support remains as urgent as ever. And in a complex andability, Barkers mission changing world, Barker continues to stand in the gap. remains clear: children Barker is a trusted lighthouse guiding families through ethical, child- still need love, stability, centered adoption.belonging and family. And Barkers wraparound support ensures families remain connected,that need doesnt pause informed, and resilient.in times of uncertainty, it Barkers ethics and integrity set the standard for adoption practicesthat respect every member of the adoption constellation. deepens.SUE HOLLAR Executive Director & CEO1998 2001 2005 2015 2020 2025Barker acquiresLaunchesLaunches ProjectCelebrates aContinuousBarker celebrates 80 the AmericanPost-AdoptionWait No Longerpowerful mile- growth: Nearlyyears of leadership, Adoption Agency,Services and(PWNL) to stone: The 100th8,000 childrenlegacy, and impactexpanding toadds counseling/ place older child leavingplaced, 30,000+honoring eight decades Chile, El Salvador,support groupsfoster childrenfoster care toparents haveof ethical adoption, Guatemala, India,for adoptees into permanent join a permanent,received strong families, and and Paraguayfamilies loving familycounselinglifelong supportand (China and through PWNL continues to growSouth Korea programs launched in 2004)"