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SUMMARY:General Adoption Information Meeting (October)
DESCRIPTION:Exploring adoption? This is the right place to start. Join us for a free\, virtual General Adoption Information Meeting. Agency staff will describe each of our programs: – Domestic Infant Program – Older Child Adoption from Foster Care Program (Project Wait No Longer) – Domestic Dual Program – International Program – Post-Adoption Support and Services You 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 5\, 2026 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/general-adoption-information-meeting-october/
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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SUMMARY:Birth Parent Monthly Discussion Group (October 2026)
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: Thu\, Oct 8\, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM \nOrganizer: Elana Lindner\, (301) 664-9664\, elindner@barkerfoundation.org \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/birth-parent-monthly-discussion-group-october-2026/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Birth Parent,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T190000
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SUMMARY:Parents of Adopted Young Adults Monthly Discussion Group (October 2026)
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 13\, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM \nOrganizer: Elana Lindner\, elindner@barkerfoundation.org \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/parents-of-adopted-young-adults-monthly-discussion-group-october-2026/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Adoptive Parent,Support/Discussion Groups
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SUMMARY:Domestic Infant/International Waiting Parent Meetings (October)
DESCRIPTION:This group is open to Barker approved prospective adoptive parents.  Current topics related to domestic and international adoption are discussed. \nTo learn more or register\, please contact Caitlin Alfaro – calfaro@barkerfoundation.org
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/domestic-infant-international-waiting-parent-meetings-october/
LOCATION:Barker Adoption Foundation\, 7979 Old Georgetown Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption,Prospective Parent International Adoption,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T201500
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CREATED:20251116T225716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T001514Z
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SUMMARY:PWNL/Older Child Discussion Group (Oct)
DESCRIPTION: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). \nTo learn more or register\, please contact Michelle Valdivia – mvaldivia@barkerfoundation.org
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/pwnl-families-parent-support-group-oct-2026/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Adoptive Parent,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T210000
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CREATED:20251110T221522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T154552Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Adoptee Discussion Group (October 2026)
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 21\, 2026 – 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM \nOrganizer: Victoria Alves\, (301) 664-9664\, valves@barkerfoundation.org \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/adult-adoptee-discussion-group-otcober-2026/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Adult Adoptee,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
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CREATED:20260117T212521Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Pre Adoption Training (NTDC) October
DESCRIPTION:The National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC) is a nationally recognized\, evidence-based program that prepares you for the lifelong journey of adoption. Required for all prospective Barker adoptive parents\, the course covers core adoption concepts\, trauma and loss\, and strategies for supporting children from diverse backgrounds. Led by professionals and adoptive parents. Participants must be able to join all three sessions in their cohort.  \nOctober NTDC Sessions will run:  \n\nOctober 24 \nOctober 31\nNovember 7 \n\nTime: 9 AM–3 PM ET \nLocation: Virtual event \nDate and time: Sat\, Oct 24\, 2026 9:00 AM ET \nOrganizer: Tenisha Lusane\, (301) 664-9664\, tlusane@barkerfoundation.org \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/2026-pre-adoption-training-ntdc-october-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES: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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