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7979 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814 United States
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  • November 2026

  • Sun 8
    Sundays at Barker 2026

    Sundays at Barker: Meet-Up for Parents with Young Children (Infant to 6) (November 2026)

    November 8 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am EST
    Barker Adoption Foundation 7979 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

    Sundays at Barker is a special monthly gathering for adoptive parents and their children (infants to age 6). It’s a chance to enjoy playful activities, build connections with other families, and feel supported by the Barker community.

    This free program is open to all adoptive families—no prior connection with Barker is needed.

    Please feel free to share this event with friends or family who may benefit from attending.

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  • Sun 8
    Free Family Photo Sessions

    Free Family Photo Sessions

    November 8 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
    Barker Adoption Foundation 7979 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

    In recognition of National Adoption Month, we're bringing back our complimentary Fall Family Photo Sessions—a special opportunity for Barker families to capture memories together. Join us on Sunday, November 8, for a professional 15-minute family photo session. It's our treat!

  • Fri 13
    You Should Be Grateful: A Conversation with Angela Tucker

    You Should Be Grateful: A Conversation with Angela Tucker

    November 13 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm EST
    Barker Adoption Foundation 7979 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

    A National Adoption Month Event The Barker Adoption Foundation Free | Registration Required This National Adoption Month, The Barker Adoption Foundation invites our community to gather, listen and learn with Angela Tucker, author of You Should Be Grateful: Stories of Race, Identity, and Transracial Adoption. Angela, a nationally recognized transracial adoptee, author and advocate, brings an […]

  • Sat 14
    2026 Barker Adoption Open House & Brunch

    2026 Barker Adoption Open House & Brunch

    November 14 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EST
    Barker Adoption Foundation 7979 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

    Join us for our annual Adoption Open House & Brunch, a warm and welcoming opportunity to learn more about adoption and how Barker supports families at every stage of the journey. This event is ideal for individuals and couples at the very beginning of their adoption journey, as well as extended family members or friends […]

  • December 2026

  • Wed 2
    The Barker Adoption Foundation since 1945

    Domestic Infant/International Waiting Parent Meetings (December)

    December 2
    Barker Adoption Foundation 7979 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

    This group is open to Barker approved prospective adoptive parents. Current topics related to domestic and international adoption are discussed.

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Empowering families since 1945, The Barker Adoption Foundation supports expectant parents, birth parents, adoptees, and adoptive parents.

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