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Considering Adoption? Join our online info session to learn about Barker’s adoption programs and hear from a family who’s been through the process. All are welcome—login details sent 24 hours in advance.
During this informative session, our experienced adoption professionals will cover various topics, including: - The international adoption process. - Barker's country programs. - The eligibility criteria. - The necessary paperwork involved. - Barker's home study and post-placement services You will also get the chance to hear from a family who has successfully adopted a child […]
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 […]
Considering Adoption? Join our online info session to learn about Barker’s adoption programs and hear from a family who’s been through the process. All are welcome—login details sent 24 hours in advance.
This group is open to Barker approved prospective adoptive parents. Current topics related to domestic and international adoption are discussed.
During this workshop, pre-adoptive parents considering transracial adoption or parents already parenting transracially will be provided with the necessary tools to begin thinking about the obligations they have, as parents, to their transracially adopted children. Location: Virtual event Date and time: Sat, Sep 5, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Organizer: Virginia Downes, (301) 664-9664, vdownes@barkerfoundation.org Register Now!
During this informative session, our experienced adoption professionals will cover various topics, including: - The international adoption process. - Barker's country programs. - The eligibility criteria. - The necessary paperwork involved. - Barker's home study and post-placement services You will also get the chance to hear from a family who has successfully adopted a child […]
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 […]
Considering Adoption? Join our online info session to learn about Barker’s adoption programs and hear from a family who’s been through the process. All are welcome—login details sent 24 hours in advance.
This group is open to Barker approved prospective adoptive parents. Current topics related to domestic and international adoption are discussed.
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 […]
Considering Adoption? Join our online info session to learn about Barker’s adoption programs and hear from a family who’s been through the process. All are welcome—login details sent 24 hours in advance.