What if my child comes out? Embracing Inclusivity: 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 8:30pmMaking the decision to parent a child is one that comes with many responsibilities.
Register 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!May Adult Adoptee Monthly Discussion Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Adult Adoptee
Wednesday, May 15, 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!May 2024 Older Child Adoption Information Meeting
General Adoption Information Meeting, Older Child Information Meeting for Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care, General Adoption Information Meeting, Older Child Information Meeting for Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption
Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm Register Now!2024 International Heritage and Family Potluck
Special Events for Prospective Parent International Adoption, Special Events for Adoptive Parent, Special Events for Adult Adoptee
Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 11:00am to 2:00pmJoin the fun and connect with other families from all stages of international adoption process. Sample delicious food from countries, including (but not limited to!) Korea, China, India, Colombia, Ethiopia, Russia, Ukraine, and Guatemala. There will be several international cultural demonstrations and craft making unique to each country. Come join us and create and take home:
Register Now!May 2024: Equipping Parents, Empowering Children
Educational Workshops for Adoptive Parent, Educational Workshops for Adult Adoptee, Educational Workshops for Professional
Friday, May 24, 2024 - 9:30am to 12:45pmRegister Now!
June General Adoption Information Meeting: Hybrid
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
Saturday, June 1, 2024 - 9:30am to 12:00pmAgency 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!June 2024: Considerations in Transracial Adoption Training
Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops for Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care, Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops for Prospective Parent International Adoption, Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops for Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption, Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops for Adoptive Parent
Saturday, June 1, 2024 - 10:00am to 4:30pmMaking the decision to parent a child of a different race than you is one that comes with many responsibilities.
Register Now!2024 June Birth Parent Monthly Discussion Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Birth Parent
Wednesday, June 5, 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!June Parents of Adopted Young Adults Monthly Discussion Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Adoptive Parent
Tuesday, June 11, 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!