April 2024 Sundays at Barker: Meet-Up for Parents with Young Children (Infant to 6)
Support/Discussion Groups for Adoptive Parent
Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 9:30amRegister Now!
Parenting Older Child Workshop series
Educational Workshops for Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care, Educational Workshops for Adoptive Parent
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 7:00pmParenting an older child? This event is for you!
Register Now!Pre-Adoption Training (NTDC): April/May 2024
Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops, Pre-Adoption Training for Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care, Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops, Pre-Adoption Training for Prospective Parent International Adoption, Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops, Pre-Adoption Training for Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 9:00amPlease view the schedule: All sessions will be held in-person at the Barker Bethesda Office. Session 1: April 27, 2024, 9:00am-3:00pm
Register Now!2024 May High School Adoptee Support Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Child or Teen Adoptee
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 7:00pm Register Now!2024 May Birth Parent Monthly Discussion Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Birth Parent
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 7:00pm to 9:00pmThis Group is open to anyone who has placed a child for adoption or is considering making an adoption plan. The purpose of the group is to provide a place where birth parents can talk about their experiences, and share their feelings and thoughts with others who have made the same decision. The group is facilitated by a Barker staff social worker.
Register Now!May 2024 International Adoption Information Meeting
International Information Meeting for Prospective Parent International Adoption
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 8:00pm to 9:00pm Register Now!May General Adoption Information Meeting
General Adoption Information Meeting for Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care, General Adoption Information Meeting for Prospective Parent International Adoption, General Adoption Information Meeting for Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 6:30pm to 9:00pmAgency staff will describe each of our programs. You will also hear from a family, who has completed the process speak about their experiences and answer questions.
Register Now!May - PWNL Families Parent Support Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Adoptive Parent
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 7:00pmDon't miss Barker's FREE Monthly Support Group for Adoptive Parents raising children and teens who have joined your family through Barker's (PWNL) Project Wait No Longer Program.
Register Now!Parenting a LGBTQ+ Child: A Guide to Supportive Parenting
Educational Workshops for Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care, Educational Workshops for Prospective Parent International Adoption, Educational Workshops for Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption, Educational Workshops for Adoptive Parent
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 7:00pm to 8:30pmRegister Now!
May Parents of Adopted Young Adults Monthly Discussion Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Adoptive Parent
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 7:00pm to 8:00pmThis discussion group is targeted to the needs of parents of young adults who are beyond high school age 18+, and will focus on issues related to young adulthood. The group is facilitated by a Barker staff social worker.
Register Now!