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SUMMARY:Adoption Without Limits: Exploring Options for LGBTQ+ Families
DESCRIPTION:Barker is partnering with Rainbow Families to present a free information session exploring adoption options for LGBTQ+ families. Join us to explore the various adoption pathways available\, including both domestic and international adoption\, post-adoption services\, community resources\, and the many ways Barker supports families at every stage of the adoption journey. Ask questions\, gain clarity\, and make important connections. \nWhen: Saturday\, April 8\, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am EDT\nWhere: Virtual\nPrice: FREE \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/adoption-without-limits-exploring-options-for-lgbtq-families/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption,Prospective Parent International Adoption,Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care,Special Events
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SUMMARY:PWNL/Older Child Discussion Group (Apr)
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-apr/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Adoptive Parent,Support/Discussion Groups
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SUMMARY:2026 Barker S.T.A.R.S
DESCRIPTION:BARKER S.T.A.R.S. parent and kids workshops will help provide you and your child with the skills\, language\, and confidence on how your unique family can tackle uncomfortable/invasive questions and comments about adoption. It is also a great opportunity for adopted kids to meet others who are adopted. Adopted children in grades 2-5th grade to have the chance to talk and process their feelings about adoption in a safe\, age-appropriate way. \nLocation: The Barker Adoption Foundation\, 7979 Old Georgetown Rd\, 1st floor\, Bethesda\, MD 20814 \nDate and time: Sat\, Apr 11\, 2026 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nOrganizer: Cynthia Cubbage\, (301) 664-9664\, elindner@barkerfoundation.org \nPrice: $115.00 \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/2026-barker-s-t-a-r-s-2/
LOCATION:Barker Adoption Foundation\, 7979 Old Georgetown Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoptive Parent,Child or Teen Adoptee,Educational Workshops,Events for Adoptive Youth,Special Events,Support/Discussion Groups
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