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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.
Navigating loss, embracing new beginnings This powerful CEU workshop explores how to ethically and effectively support families transitioning from infertility to adoption. The first half features Dr. Anna Koehle, a trauma-informed child welfare expert and adoptive parent. She will offer practical guidance on: Assessing adoption readiness Addressing grief and loss Debunking common myths Creating strong […]
NTDC is a pre-adoption class that is required for families considering adoption through Barker. Families must be available to attend all 3 virtual sessions (October 18th, October 25th & November 1st) to receive a certificate of completion. In addition, one virtual program specific session is required.
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.
NTDC is a pre-adoption class that is required for families considering adoption through Barker. Families must be available to attend all 3 virtual sessions (October 18th, October 25th & November 1st) to receive a certificate of completion. In addition, one virtual program specific session is required.
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.
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.
Barker's PWNL Families Parent Support Group aims to provide a safe online space to connect with other adoptive parents who share similar experiences and to receive guidance from an adoption-competent counselor and adoptive parent. This group is being provided at no cost and is open to families who have adopted through Project Wait No Longer (PWNL). Connect, share stories, and learn together!
NTDC is a pre-adoption class that is required for families considering adoption through Barker. Families must be available to attend all 3 virtual sessions (October 18th, October 25th & November 1st) to receive a certificate of completion. In addition, one virtual program specific session is required.
Join us on November 1st from 6:00 to 9:00 PM for Barker's 80th Anniversary Celebration, an unforgettable evening at the Imagination Stage in Bethesda, MD, where we will come together to honor 80 years of fostering connections and transforming lives through adoption.
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.
Join us at Wonderland Books during National Adoption Awareness Month! Bring the family for morning stories with friends.
Our friend and author Tom Tracy will share from his book Wonderfully You and more. Afterwards, stick around for book signing and a chance to meet other adoptive parents and adoptees.