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SUMMARY:Barker’s Annual Picnic
DESCRIPTION:A Community Celebration for Families\, Friends & Supporters\nJoin us as we celebrate 80 years of impact\, connection\, and community. \nJoin us for laughter and connection at Wheaton Claridge Park for Barker’s beloved Annual Picnic – a family favorite filled with fun! With activities for all ages — from little ones to grown-ups — come reconnect with old friends and make new friends too! There’s something for everyone. This event is FREE\, but registration is required to attend. Don’t miss it – we can’t wait to see you there! \nWhat to Expect:\n\nCasual games and activities for all ages\nTime to relax and connect\nFood and refreshments\nA celebration of Barker’s 80 years!\n\nDate: October 5\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.\nLocation: Wheaton Claridge Park \nFree to attend\, but registration required. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/barkers-annual-picnic/
LOCATION:Wheaton Claridge Park\, 11901 Claridge Rd\, Wheaton\, Maryland\, 20902
CATEGORIES:Adoptive Parent,Adult Adoptee,Birth Parent,Child or Teen Adoptee,Professional,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T203000
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SUMMARY:General Adoption Information Meeting (October 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. \nLocation: Virtual event\nDate and time: Mon\, Oct 6\, 2025 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nOrganizer: Saara McEachnie \, LCSW‑C\, LICSW\, (301) 664-9664\, info@barkerfoundation.org \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/october-2025-general-adoption-information-meeting/
LOCATION:MD
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:20251014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205706
CREATED:20250803T142126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T142330Z
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SUMMARY:Parents of Adopted Young Adults Monthly Discussion Group (October 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\, Oct 14\, 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-october-2025/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Adoptive Parent,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205706
CREATED:20250803T142705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T142739Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Adoptee Monthly Discussion Group (October 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\, Oct 15\, 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-october-2025-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Adult Adoptee,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T124500
DTSTAMP:20260421T205706
CREATED:20250802T022019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T022109Z
UID:10000337-1760693400-1760705100@barkeradoptionfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Workshop #6 – Adoption After Infertility: Presentation & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Navigating loss\, embracing new beginnings\nThis powerful CEU workshop explores how to ethically and effectively support families transitioning from infertility to adoption. \nThe first half features Dr. Anna Koehle\, a trauma-informed child welfare expert and adoptive parent. \nShe will offer practical guidance on: \n\nAssessing adoption readiness\nAddressing grief and loss\nDebunking common myths\nCreating strong aftercare plans\n\nThe second half features a heartfelt panel of adoptive parents\, who will share personal stories of loss\, hope\, and the profound transformation that adoption brought to their lives. \nDate: Friday\, October 17\, 2025\nTime: 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM ET\nCost: $45\nLocation: Virtual (Live)\nCEUs: 3 (CAT 1) CEU Credits\nOrganizer: Virginia Downes\, (301) 664-9664\, vdownes@barkeradoptionfoundation.org \nAbout our Speaker:\nDr. Koehle is a trauma-informed child welfare expert and an adoption/infertility consultant with extensive experience in CPS\, foster care\, and adoption. Dr. Koehle dedicates her work to transformative advocacy in child welfare\, is an adoptive parent and the author of Identity’s A Practical Guide: Adoption After Infertility. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/workshop-6-adoption-after-infertility-presentation-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Units (CEUs),Professional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000
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SUMMARY:Pre-Adoption Training (NTDC) (2025 October/November)
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 (October 18th\, October 25th & November 1st) 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. \nLocation: Virtual event\nDate and time: Sat\, Oct 18\, 2025 9:00 AM – Sat\, Nov 1\, 2025 3:00 PM\nOrganizer: Tenisha Lusane\, (301) 664-9664\, tlusane@barkeradoptionfoundation.org \nRegister Now! \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-october-november/
LOCATION:MD
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:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205706
CREATED:20250803T143335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T143405Z
UID:10000358-1761159600-1761166800@barkeradoptionfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Birth Parent Monthly Discussion Group (October 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\, Oct 22\, 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-octobe-2025-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Birth Parent,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205706
CREATED:20250803T151801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T151801Z
UID:10000367-1761382800-1761404400@barkeradoptionfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Adoption Training (NTDC) (2025 October/November)
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 (October 18th\, October 25th & November 1st) 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. \nLocation: Virtual event\nDate and time: Sat\, Oct 18\, 2025 9:00 AM – Sat\, Nov 1\, 2025 3:00 PM\nOrganizer: Tenisha Lusane\, (301) 664-9664\, tlusane@barkeradoptionfoundation.org \nRegister Now! \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-october-november-2/
LOCATION:MD
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:20251026T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205706
CREATED:20250803T144349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T023508Z
UID:10000361-1761471000-1761476400@barkeradoptionfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Sundays at Barker: Meet-Up for Parents with Young Children (Infant to 6) (October 2025)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis free program is open to all adoptive families—no prior connection with Barker is needed. \nPlease feel free to share this event with friends or family who may benefit from attending. \nLocation: The Barker Adoption Foundation\, 7979 Old Georgetown Rd\, 1st floor\, Bethesda\, MD 20814\nDate and time: Sun\, Oct 26\, 2025 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM\nOrganizer: Cynthia Cubbage\, ccubbage@barkeradoptionfoundation.org \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/sundays-at-barker-meet-up-for-parents-with-young-children-infant-to-6-october-2025/
LOCATION:Barker Adoption Foundation\, 7979 Old Georgetown Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoptive Parent,Events for Adoptive Youth,Sundays at Barker,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205706
CREATED:20260227T023355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T023355Z
UID:10000426-1761471000-1761476400@barkeradoptionfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Sundays at Barker: Meet-Up for Parents with Young Children (Infant to 6) (October 2025)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis free program is open to all adoptive families—no prior connection with Barker is needed. \nPlease feel free to share this event with friends or family who may benefit from attending. \nLocation: The Barker Adoption Foundation\, 7979 Old Georgetown Rd\, 1st floor\, Bethesda\, MD 20814\nDate and time: Sun\, Oct 26\, 2025 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM\nOrganizer: Cynthia Cubbage\, ccubbage@barkeradoptionfoundation.org \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/sundays-at-barker-meet-up-for-parents-with-young-children-infant-to-6-october-2025-2/
LOCATION:Barker Adoption Foundation\, 7979 Old Georgetown Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoptive Parent,Events for Adoptive Youth,Sundays at Barker,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T201500
DTSTAMP:20260421T205706
CREATED:20250803T141355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T230309Z
UID:10000349-1761764400-1761768900@barkeradoptionfoundation.org
SUMMARY:PWNL Families Parent Support Group (October 2025)
DESCRIPTION: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! \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\, Oct 8\, 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-october-2025/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care,Support/Discussion Groups
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