2026 Pre Adoption Training (NTDC) July
July 18 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT
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.
July NTDC Sessions will run:
- July 18
- July 25
- Aug 1
Time: 9 AM–3 PM ET
Location: Virtual event
Date and time: Sat, Jul 18, 2026 9:00 AM ET
Organizer: Tenisha Lusane, (301) 664-9664, tlusane@barkerfoundation.org
