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SUMMARY:Parents of Adopted Young Adults Monthly Discussion Group (August 2026)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLocation: Virtual event \nDate and time: Tue\, Aug 11\, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM \nOrganizer: Elana Lindner\, elindner@barkerfoundation.org \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/parents-of-adopted-young-adults-monthly-discussion-group-august-2026/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Adoptive Parent,Support/Discussion Groups
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SUMMARY:Domestic Infant/International Waiting Parent Meetings (August)
DESCRIPTION:This group is open to Barker approved prospective adoptive parents.  Current topics related to domestic and international adoption are discussed. \nTo learn more or register\, please contact Caitlin Alfaro – calfaro@barkerfoundation.org
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/domestic-infant-international-waiting-parent-meetings-august/
LOCATION:Barker Adoption Foundation\, 7979 Old Georgetown Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption,Prospective Parent International Adoption,Support/Discussion Groups
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SUMMARY:PWNL/Older Child Discussion Group (Aug)
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-aug-2026/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Adoptive Parent,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000
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SUMMARY:Birth Parent Monthly Discussion Group (August 2026)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLocation: Virtual event \nDate and time: Thu\, Aug 13\, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM \nOrganizer: Elana Lindner\, (301) 664-9664\, elindner@barkerfoundation.org \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/birth-parent-monthly-discussion-group-august-2026-2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Birth Parent,Support/Discussion Groups
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