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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, […]
Join us for an evening of discussion and support! This discussion group is targeted to the needs of parents of young adults who are beyond high school age 18+, and will focus on issues related to young adulthood. The group is facilitated by a Barker staff social worker.
This group is open to any parent that has adopted a child ages 5 and up, or who has been matched/placed through Project Wait No Longer (PWNL).
This workshop will provide attendees with a high-level overview of several therapeutic approaches commonly used with adopted children and youth. The training will explore how different models address attachment, trauma, […]
This Group is open to anyone who has placed a child for adoption or is considering making an adoption plan. The purpose of the group is to provide a place where birth parents can talk about their experiences, and share their feelings and thoughts with others who have made the same decision. The group is facilitated by a Barker staff social worker.
Join us for a week of connecting within the Barker community! Answer the Call! Our volunteers will contact families from September 14, to September 20, between 1P and 8P ET. We encourage you to PLEASE ANSWER calls from our amazing volunteers, they would love to hear family updates as well as receive your contribution.
This year is all about connection! Join us for a week of connecting within the Barker community! Answer the Call! Our volunteers will contact families from September 14, to September 20, between […]
This discussion group is open to adoptees 18 years of age and older. The purpose of the group is to give adoptees an opportunity to discuss their feelings, concerns, and questions about being adopted.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This group is open to Barker approved prospective adoptive parents. Topics related to older child adoption are discussed.