7 events found.
Week of Events
Domestic Infant/International Waiting Parent Meetings (June)
This group is open to Barker approved prospective adoptive parents. Current topics related to domestic and international adoption are discussed.
Monday, June 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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June 9, 2026 -Parents of Adopted Young Adults Monthly Discussion Group (June 2026)
Parents of Adopted Young Adults Monthly Discussion Group (June 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, June 10, 2026
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June 10, 2026 -PWNL/Older Child Discussion Group (Jun)
PWNL/Older Child Discussion Group (Jun)
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).
Free
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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June 11, 2026 -Birth Parent Monthly Discussion Group (June 2026)
Birth Parent Monthly Discussion Group (June 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
Friday, June 12, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
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June 13, 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, Jun 13, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Organizer: Virginia Downes, (301) 664-9664, vdownes@barkerfoundation.org Register Now!
Sunday, June 14, 2026
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June 14, 2026 -Sundays at Barker: Meet-Up for Parents with Young Children (Infant to 6) (June 2026)
Sundays at Barker: Meet-Up for Parents with Young Children (Infant to 6) (June 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