April 2024 Global Adoption Information Meeting (DC, MD, and VA
International Information Meeting for Prospective Parent International Adoption
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Register Now!April Adult Adoptee Monthly Discussion Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Adult Adoptee
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 7:30pm to 9:30pmThis discussion group is open to adoptees 18 years of age and older. The purpose of the group is to give adoptees an opportunity to discuss their feelings, concerns and questions about being adopted.
Register Now!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 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.
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Support/Discussion Groups for Child or Teen Adoptee
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 7:00pm 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.
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