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SUMMARY:Workshop #5 – Exploring the Ethical Placement of Children into Residential Treatment Programs
DESCRIPTION:Ethical decision-making for residential treatment placements\nPrioritizing children’s well-being through informed\, values-based choices \nJoin\, Jennifer Hannett\, LCSW\, RPT\, a licensed clinical social worker for this live virtual workshop equips professionals and families to navigate the complex\, sensitive path of out-of-home placements for children and youth who require residential or inpatient treatment. \nThrough presentations\, case studies\, and interactive exercises\, you will: \n\nExamine the impact of residential treatment on child outcomes\nLearn family-centered engagement strategies\nAnalyze ethical considerations in placement decisions\nApply assessment tools to select appropriate programs\n\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, September 10\, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM ET\nLocation: Live Virtual Training\nCost: $45\n3 (CAT 1) CEUs in Ethics\nOrganizer: Virginia Downes\, (301) 664-9664\, vdownes@barkeradoptionfoundation.org \nWho This Is For\n\nChild-welfare professionals & case managers\nSocial workers & therapists\nAdoption & foster-care practitioners\nFamily advocates & administrators\n\nAbout our Presenter:\nJennifer Hannett\, LCSW\, RPT is a licensed clinical social worker.   Jennifer has greater than 20 years of experience working with vulnerable children\, adolescents\, adults\, families\, and groups in multiple roles and settings\, including: adoption\, therapeutic foster care\, adolescent residential treatment\, inpatient psychiatric hospitals\, and CPS.  Jennifer works as a psychotherapist and has a passion for guiding others to find their natural strength and ability to heal from difficult and traumatic experiences in order to live happier and more fulfilling lives. Jennifer also serves as an Adjunct Faculty member with The Catholic University of America (CUA) and Simmons University schools of social workc \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/workshop-5-exploring-the-ethical-placement-of-children-into-residential-treatment-programs/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Units (CEUs),Professional
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SUMMARY:Parents of Adopted Young Adults Monthly Discussion Group (September 2025)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLocation: Virtual event\nDate and time: Tue\, Sep 9\, 2025 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nOrganizer: May Kipnis\, mkipnis@barkeradoptionfoundation.org \nLet Us Know You’ll Be Joining!\nWhile this group is free and open to all adoptive parents regardless of their connection to Barker\, registration is required. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/parents-of-adopted-young-adults-monthly-discussion-group-september-2025/
CATEGORIES:Adoptive Parent,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204121
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SUMMARY:Pre-Adoption Training (NTDC) (2025 September)
DESCRIPTION: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 (September 6th\, 13th & 20th 9-3pm) to receive a certificate of completion. In addition\, one virtual program specific session is required. \nAre you ready to begin your adoption journey?  Completing this training is great first step! \nPre-Adoption Training is intended to educate\, support\, and prepare families who will be adopting a child through the US foster care system\, international or private domestic process. Families will enhance core competencies and gain skills to effectively parent children from a variety of different backgrounds\, who have experienced trauma\, separation and loss. Through shared learning with others and with the facilitation of an experienced professional and parent team\, we believe that families can provide the healing environment that children need. \nRegister Now! \n\n\nImportant Information:\n\nCompleting this training is required to adopt.\nMakeup sessions for classes missed due to an unexpected emergency may be made up at no cost with the following cohort\, or on a case by case basis and at the discretion of the trainer/program\, made available\, individually\, for an additional fee. These make-up sessions are not available for the first session of NTDC.\nParticipants missing more than one session (for any reason) will be disenrolled from the class and required to complete the entire training again at a time that better fits their schedule. It is strongly recommended that registrants arrange their schedules to accommodate being present at each class session.\nVirtual sessions are held via a live/online platform. Participants must have their cameras turned on for the duration of the training in order to receive a certificate of completion.\nSome material may not be suitable for children so we ask that any children that you may have not be present during any of the sessions.\nFor further questions about class and scheduling\, please contact Tenisha Lusane: Tlusane@barkeradoptionfoundation.org\n*Cancellation Policy*: Registrations may by cancelled up to 30 days before the start date of the registered session for a fee of $75. All fees are non-refundable within 30 days of the event.
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/2025-september-pre-adoption-training-ntdc/
LOCATION:Barker Adoption Foundation\, 7979 Old Georgetown Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Workshops,Pre-Adoption Training (NTDC),Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption,Prospective Parent International Adoption,Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care
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SUMMARY:General Adoption Information Meeting (September 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our General Adoption Information Meeting!\nThis meeting will be online. All registrants will receive the login information in a confirmation email at least 24 hours before the scheduled session. We look forward to connecting with you online! \nAgency staff will describe each of our programs: \n\nDomestic Infant Program\nOlder Child Adoption from Foster Care Program – Project Wait No Longer\nDomestic Dual Program\nInternational Program\nPost-Adoption Support and Services\n\nYou will also hear from a family\, who has completed the process speak about their experiences and answer questions. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/september-2025-general-adoption-information-meeting/
LOCATION:Barker Adoption Foundation\, 7979 Old Georgetown Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Adoption Information Meeting,Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption,Prospective Parent International Adoption,Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care
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SUMMARY:General Adoption Information Meeting (August 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our General Adoption Information Meeting!\nThis meeting will be online. All registrants will receive the login information in a confirmation email at least 24 hours before the scheduled session. We look forward to connecting with you online! \nAgency staff will describe each of our programs: \n\nDomestic Infant Program\nOlder Child Adoption from Foster Care Program – Project Wait No Longer\nDomestic Dual Program\nInternational Program\nPost-Adoption Support and Services\n\nYou will also hear from a family\, who has completed the process speak about their experiences and answer questions. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/august-2025-general-adoption-information-meeting/
CATEGORIES:General Adoption Information Meeting,Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption,Prospective Parent International Adoption,Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care
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