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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.
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 […]
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 internationally. Whether you're just beginning […]
Join families from all stages of the international adoption journey for an afternoon of culture, connection, and community. Celebrate your child’s culture of origin while making new memories with others who share similar experiences.
Enjoy good food, participate in hands-on cultural crafts unique to each country, and connect with other families!
Join us for The Barker Adoption Foundation’s 2026 Annual Meeting the evening of May 20, 2026. This annual gathering brings together Barker supporters, and advocates to hear updates from leadership, celebrate the year’s accomplishments, and elect new members to our Board of Trustees and Friends of Barker Board. Whether you attend in person or online, this is a chance to come together, share in our mission, and be inspired by the impact of our community. Your presence and voice matter.
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, Jun 13, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Organizer: Virginia Downes, (301) 664-9664, vdownes@barkerfoundation.org Register Now!
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.