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2026 Pre Adoption Training (NTDC) January
January 10 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm EST

The National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC) is a nationally recognized, evidence-based program that prepares you for the lifelong journey of adoption. Required for all prospective Barker adoptive parents, the course covers core adoption concepts, trauma and loss, and strategies for supporting children from diverse backgrounds. Led by professionals and adoptive parents.
Participants must be able to join all three sessions in their cohort.
January NTDC Sessions will run:
- January 10
- January 24
- January 31
Time: 9 AM–3 PM ET
Location: Virtual event
Date and time: Sat, Jan 10, 2026 9:00 AM ET
Organizer: Tenisha Lusane, (301) 664-9664, tlusane@barkerfoundation.org