Barker’s Summer Program for Rising 5th-8th graders
Program Session: August 17, 2026-August 21, 2026 This is a great opportunity for your child to connect with other adopted children and engage in fun outdoor and indoor activities, arts […]
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Barker Adoption Foundation 7979 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, United States
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Adult Adoptee Discussion Group (August 2026)
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.
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Considerations in Transracial Adoption Training
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, […]
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Parents of Adopted Young Adults Monthly Discussion Group (September 2026)
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.
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PWNL/Older Child Discussion Group (Sep)
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).
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Exploring Therapeutic Approaches for Adopted Children and Youth
Barker Adoption Foundation 7979 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, United StatesThis 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, […]
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Birth Parent Monthly Discussion Group (September 2026)
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.
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2026 Barker’s Connect-A-Thon
Barker Adoption Foundation 7979 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, United StatesJoin 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.
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2026 Barker’s Phone-A-Thon
Barker Adoption Foundation 7979 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, United StatesThis 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 […]
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Adult Adoptee Discussion Group (September 2026)
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.
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International Adoption Information Meeting (September)
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 […]
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Older Child Adoption from Foster Care Information Meeting (September)
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 […]