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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, Apr 18, 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.
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 […]
Attend Barker's free information meeting and panel presentation lead by our older child adoption from foster care program team - Project Wait No Longer. Hear directly from those with lived experience and be inspired by the stories of perseverance that will be shared by individuals touched by adoption! If you want to learn more about […]
Join us for The Barker Adoption Foundation’s 2026 Annual Meeting the evening of May 20, 2025. 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.
This group is open to Barker approved prospective adoptive parents. Topics related to older child adoption are discussed.
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 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.
Attend Barker's free information meeting and panel presentation lead by our older child adoption from foster care program team - Project Wait No Longer. Hear directly from those with lived experience and be inspired by the stories of perseverance that will be shared by individuals touched by adoption! If you want to learn more about […]
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 […]
This group is open to Barker approved prospective adoptive parents. Topics related to older child adoption are discussed.