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SUMMARY:General Adoption Information Meeting (May)
DESCRIPTION:Exploring adoption? This is the right place to start. Join us for a free\, virtual General Adoption Information Meeting.  \nAgency staff will describe each of our programs: \n Domestic Infant Program  \n\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\, May 4\, 2026 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/general-adoption-information-meeting-may/
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:Ethical Adoption Practices for Healthcare Workers and other Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Parents facing an unplanned pregnancy may feel overwhelmed when making decisions about their parenting options. Professionals who support them play an important role in ensuring that they receive accurate\, unbiased information and ethical\, non-directive support when deciding what path may be best for them. This training provides the opportunity for those working in the community to be educated about current ethical considerations in adoption practice. Attendees will gain understanding into current adoption process\, learn how to recognize personal biases\, and gain the skills needed to better support individuals considering adoption as one of their options. \nDate: May 8th 10am – 11:30am\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: FREE\nCEU’s: 1.5 CAT I Ethics CEU’s \nAbout the Trainer:\nThis training will be provided by Barker’s Adoption Counselor and Clinical Support Specialist\, Lara Jones\, LMSW. Lara supports expectant parents\, as well as individuals who are already parenting\, who are considering making an adoption plan for their child/ren. She believes strongly in the ethics that surround decision-making and enjoys being an advocate for children and families. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/ethical-adoption-practices-for-healthcare-workers-and-other-professionals/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Units (CEUs),Professional
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SUMMARY:2026 Pre Adoption Training (NTDC) May
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.  \nMay NTDC Sessions will run:  \n5/9/2026 5/16/2026 5/30/2026  \nTime: 9 AM–3 PM ET \nLocation: Virtual event \nDate and time: Sat\, May 9\, 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-may/
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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