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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.
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 […]
In recognition of World Fertility Day, The Barker Adoption Foundation invites you to a virtual conversation for individuals and families exploring the many different ways to build a family.
Family building can be exciting—but with so many options, it can also feel overwhelming to know where to begin.
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.
November 7 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET | Virtual $25 per family Led by Nabina Liebow, Ph.D., this workshop will help adoptive parents understand how racism and today’s immigration climate may affect an adopted child’s sense of safety, identity, and belonging. Parents will learn how fear and uncertainty may appear in their child’s emotions, behaviors, […]
Sundays at Barker is a special monthly gathering for adoptive parents and their children (infants to age 6). It’s a chance to enjoy playful activities, build connections with other families, and feel supported by the Barker community.
This free program is open to all adoptive families—no prior connection with Barker is needed.
Please feel free to share this event with friends or family who may benefit from attending.
In recognition of National Adoption Month, we're bringing back our complimentary Fall Family Photo Sessions—a special opportunity for Barker families to capture memories together. Join us on Sunday, November 8, for a professional 15-minute family photo session. It's our treat!
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 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.
A National Adoption Month Event The Barker Adoption Foundation Free | Registration Required This National Adoption Month, The Barker Adoption Foundation invites our community to gather, listen and learn with Angela Tucker, author of You Should Be Grateful: Stories of Race, Identity, and Transracial Adoption. Angela, a nationally recognized transracial adoptee, author and advocate, brings an […]
Join us for our annual Adoption Open House & Brunch, a warm and welcoming opportunity to learn more about adoption and how Barker supports families at every stage of the journey. This event is ideal for individuals and couples at the very beginning of their adoption journey, as well as extended family members or friends […]
This group is open to Barker approved prospective adoptive parents. Topics related to older child adoption are discussed.