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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220651
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220651
CREATED:20250803T135434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T142335Z
UID:10000345-1757444400-1757448000@barkeradoptionfoundation.org
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/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Adoptive Parent,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T144500
DTSTAMP:20260421T220651
CREATED:20250802T021026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T022139Z
UID:10000336-1757496600-1757515500@barkeradoptionfoundation.org
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/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Units (CEUs),Professional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T201500
DTSTAMP:20260421T220651
CREATED:20250803T140020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T230243Z
UID:10000346-1757530800-1757535300@barkeradoptionfoundation.org
SUMMARY:PWNL Families Parent Support Group (September 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss Barker’s FREE Monthly Support Group for Adoptive Parents raising children and teens who have joined your family through Barker’s (PWNL) Project Wait No Longer Program. \nJoin us for an educational and supportive monthly discussion group. During these monthly groups\, our expert facilitator will guide parents in valuable discussions and provide pieces of training that touch on essential concepts\, including: \n\nself-care\nadvocacy\ngrief/loss issues for teens related to adoption\, and\ntrauma-attachment informed supportive strategies to help children and teens through their often challenging behaviors.\n\nBarker’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! \nLocation: Virtual event\nDate and time: Wed\, Sep 10\, 2025 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM\nOrganizer: Michelle Valdivia\, mkipnis@barkeradoptionfoundation.org \nWhile this support is free\, registration is required. Space is limited. Please RSVP Today!\nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/pwnl-families-parent-support-group-september-2025/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220651
CREATED:20250731T185018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T134856Z
UID:10000335-1757754000-1757775600@barkeradoptionfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Adoption Training (NTDC) (2025 September)
DESCRIPTION:2025 September Pre-Adoption Training (NTDC)\n			September 13\n	  @\n9:00 am\n	  –\n3:00 pm\n	 \nNTDC 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\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-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220651
CREATED:20250803T140410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T143425Z
UID:10000347-1758135600-1758142800@barkeradoptionfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Birth Parent Monthly Discussion Group (September 2025)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLocation: Virtual event\nDate and time: Wed\, Sep 17\, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nOrganizer: May Kipnis\, (301) 664-9664\, mkipnis@barkeradoptionfoundation.org \nLet Us Know You’ll Be Joining!\nWhile this group is free and open to all birth and expecting parents regardless of their connection to Barker\, registration is required. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/birth-parent-monthly-discussion-group-september-2025/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Birth Parent,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220651
CREATED:20250803T140846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T142750Z
UID:10000348-1758137400-1758144600@barkeradoptionfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Adult Adoptee Monthly Discussion Group (September 2025)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLocation: Virtual event\nDate and time: Wed\, Sep 17\, 2025 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM\nOrganizer: May Kipnis\, mkipnis@barkeradoptionfoundation.org \nLet Us Know You’ll Be Joining!\nWhile this group is free and open to all adult adopted persons regardless of their connection to Barker\, registration is required. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/adult-adoptee-monthly-discussion-group-september-2025/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Adult Adoptee,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220651
CREATED:20250802T025557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T150803Z
UID:10000341-1758139200-1758142800@barkeradoptionfoundation.org
SUMMARY:International Adoption Information Meeting (September 2025)
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to sign up for Barker’s FREE information meeting focused solely on our International Adoption Programs & Services if you are exploring international adoption. Learn more about your adoption options\, our country programs\, home study\, and post-placement services. \nJoin us virtually on Wednesday\, September 17th from 8 PM to 9 PM to learn more about our country programs as well as details on the children in need of adoptive families within each country\, services we provide if you are out of the area\, and answers to your questions. \nDuring this informative session\, our experienced adoption professionals will cover various topics\, including: \n\nThe international adoption process.\nBarker’s country programs.\nThe eligibility criteria.\nThe necessary paperwork involved.\nBarker’s home study and post-placement services\n\nYou will also get the chance to hear from a family who has successfully adopted a child internationally. Whether you’re just beginning your adoption journey or have already started the process\, this meeting will provide you with valuable resources and support. \nLocation: Virtual event\nDate and time: Wed\, Sep 17\, 2025 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nOrganizer: Kelli Olive\, (301) 664-9664\, kolive@barkeradoptionfoundation.org \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/september-2025-international-adoption-information-meeting/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:International Information Meeting,Prospective Parent International Adoption
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220651
CREATED:20250802T030957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T134845Z
UID:10000343-1758220200-1758223800@barkeradoptionfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Older Child Adoption Information Meeting (September 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free online Information Meeting to discuss adoption from foster care on September 18\, 2025 at 6:30 PM ET. Learn about Barker’s services and hear the real-life experiences of children from foster care and the families who adopted them. \nBarker is unique in offering a full range of services after adoption to support you and your adopted child for a lifetime\, has a stellar reputation\, and has been active for over 75 years\, one of the oldest agencies in the U.S.. Join us to learn more! \nThere are over 100\,000 children who are presently legally available for adoption in the United States and in need of safe and loving forever homes.\nOlder children are often stigmatized\, and potential families may worry about their capacity to care for a child who has experienced significant trauma. Barker provides a high level of support which begins from the pre-adoption trainings and continues through post-placement and finalization.  While it is true that challenges may arise\, there is joy and great reward in older child adoption. There are families who are open to adopting children from foster care\, but few know of the options available to them to adopt through a private agency with lifelong services and supports. \nAttend Barker’s free information meeting and panel presentation lead by our older child adoption from foster care program team – Project Wait No Longer. \nHear directly from families who have adopted older children from foster care. Be inspired by the stories of perseverance that will be shared by adoptees themselves! If you want to learn more about how you can become a forever family for a waiting child\, this session is for you. \nFacilitated by adoption expert: Saara McEachnie\, LICSW\, LCSW-C. \nLocation: Virtual event\nDate and time: Thu\, Sep 18\, 2025 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM\nOrganizer: Marilyn Rippetoe\, mrippetoe@barkeradoptionfoundation.org \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/september-2025-older-child-adoption-information-meeting/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:General Adoption Information Meeting,Older Child Information Meeting,Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T220651
CREATED:20250803T150325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T150325Z
UID:10000364-1758358800-1758380400@barkeradoptionfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Adoption Training (NTDC) (2025 September)
DESCRIPTION:2025 September Pre-Adoption Training (NTDC)\n			September 13\n	  @\n9:00 am\n	  –\n3:00 pm\n	 \nNTDC 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\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/pre-adoption-training-ntdc-2025-september/
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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