Feel Good Friday!
In case you missed it, watch this little girl's adoption finalization become even more special with a lot of hard work and a little magic. Read the full…
Reflecting Upon the News: Navigating the Evolving Complexities of Adoptee Connection with Birth Family
Sunday’s Washington Post Outlook section featured two different stories about evolving adoptee connection with birth family: The first story focused on a…
10 Things Birth Parents Want You to Know
Birth parents don't want to "give away" their babies for adoption as old school thinking might lead some to believe. Making an adoption plan is…
The Voices of Barker Champions: National Foster Month Q&A with Siblings Aya and Tala
National Foster Care Month is an initiative of the Children's Bureau each May to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, and…
The Power of Connection: Barker's Adoption and Foster Care Conference
Discover the transformative power of connection at the Adoption and Foster Care Conference organized by The Barker Adoption Foundation.
INCLUSION AND ADOPTION: Seen. Valued. Chosen.
Seen. Valued. Chosen. The year 2020 has brought many different things to different people. For many of our families, it has brought the opportunity to welcome…
Perspectives of Children in Foster Care
Children in foster care have often experienced trauma and find it difficult to communicate how they feel to the people around them. This video highlights…
The Voices of Barker Champions: National Foster Care Month Q & A with Toni
The most critical voice in the foster care journey is that of the child who is/was in care. Hear from their voices in our National Foster Month Q&A series.
Barker Participates in US Dept of State Adoption Symposium
Last week, Sue Hollar, Associate Director and Tina Ji, International Programs Director, participated in a two-day adoption symposium hosted by the US…
Five Factors to Consider When Selecting an Adoption Agency
Whether you have worked through grief associated infertility, or you are now able to legally marry your partner (about time!), your decision to build your…