7 events found.
Week of Events
Monday, April 13, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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April 14, 2026 -Parents of Adopted Young Adults Monthly Discussion Group (April 2026)
Parents of Adopted Young Adults Monthly Discussion Group (April 2026)
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.
Free
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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April 15, 2026 -Birth Parent Monthly Discussion Group (April 2026)
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April 15, 2026 -Adult Adoptee Discussion Group (April 2026)
Birth Parent Monthly Discussion Group (April 2026)
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.
Free
Adult Adoptee Discussion Group (April 2026)
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.
Free
Thursday, April 16, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, April 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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April 18, 2026 -Considerations in Transracial Adoption Training
Considerations in Transracial Adoption Training
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, Apr 18, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Organizer: Virginia Downes, (301) 664-9664, vdownes@barkerfoundation.org Register Now!
Sunday, April 19, 2026
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April 19, 2026 -Sundays at Barker: Meet-Up for Parents with Young Children (Infant to 6) (April 2026)
Sundays at Barker: Meet-Up for Parents with Young Children (Infant to 6) (April 2026)
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.
Free