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Considering Adoption? Join our online info session to learn about Barker’s adoption programs and hear from a family who’s been through the process. All are welcome—login details sent 24 hours in advance.
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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. This free program is open to all adoptive families—no prior connection with Barker is needed. Please feel free to share this event with friends or family who may benefit from attending.
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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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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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This group is open to Barker approved prospective adoptive parents. Topics related to older child adoption are discussed. |
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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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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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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 involved. - Barker's home study and post-placement services You will also get the chance to hear from a family who has successfully adopted a child […] |
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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 experience and be inspired by the stories of perseverance that will be shared by individuals touched by adoption! If you want to learn more about […] |
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This group is open to Barker approved prospective adoptive parents. Current topics related to domestic and international adoption are discussed. |
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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, to their transracially adopted children. Location: Virtual event Date and time: Sat, Dec 5, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Organizer: Virginia Downes, (301) 664-9664, vdownes@barkerfoundation.org Register Now! |
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