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SUMMARY:Parents of Adopted Young Adults Monthly Discussion Group (September 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\, Sep 8\, 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-september-2026-8/
CATEGORIES:Adoptive Parent,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000
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SUMMARY:PWNL/Older Child Discussion Group (Sep)
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-sep-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adoptive Parent,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T093000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Therapeutic Approaches for Adopted Children and Youth
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide attendees with a high-level overview of several therapeutic approaches commonly used with adopted children and youth. The training will explore how different models address attachment\, trauma\, emotional regulation\, and relational healing\, with attention to the unique needs of adopted children and their families. The workshop will highlight both potential benefits and important considerations in adoption-related work to support informed and thoughtful clinical decision-making. \nTherapeutic models explored will include: \n\nDyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)\nTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)\nAttachment\, Regulation\, and Competency Framework (ARC)\nFamily Systems Therapy\, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)\nAlert Program\nEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)\nDevelopmental\, Individual-Differences\, and Relationship-Based Floortime Model (DIR)\n\nAbout our presenter:  \nThis training will be provided by the Barker post-adoption therapy team\, led by Cynthia Cubbage\, LCSW-C\, LICSW.  Cynthia brings over 20 years of experience of providing clinical therapy for children and adolescents. She is also an adoptive parent of two children and is deeply passionate about ensuring families receive the clinical support they need to thrive. \nDate: September 10th\, 2026\nTime: 9:30am – 12:45pm\nLocation: Online\nCEU’s: 3 CAT I CEU’s\nCost: $45 \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/exploring-therapeutic-approaches-for-adopted-children-and-youth/
LOCATION:Barker Adoption Foundation\, 7979 Old Georgetown Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Units (CEUs),Professional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T203000
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SUMMARY:Birth Parent Monthly Discussion Group (September 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\, Sep 10\, 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-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Birth Parent,Support/Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T030902Z
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SUMMARY:Barker Open House: Taking It on the Road — Northern Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Curious about adoption? \nStart with information. Barker is taking our Open House on the road and coming to Northern Virginia! Join us in Chantilly for a welcoming\, informative afternoon where you can meet the Barker team\, explore adoption pathways\, ask questions\, and learn more about the support available to you.  \nWhether you’re just beginning to consider adoption or ready to learn about next steps\, come as you are. No pressure—just trusted information\, conversation\, and a place to start. Space is limited. Save your spot today! \nLocation: Sully District Governmental Center\, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd\, Chantilly\, VA 20151 \nDate and time: Sat\, Sep 12\, 2026 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM \nOrganizer: The Barker Adoption Foundation\, (301) 664-9664\, tlusane@barkerfoundation.org \nRegister Now!
URL:https://barkeradoptionfoundation.org/events-calendar/barker-open-house-taking-it-on-the-road-northern-virginia/
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,Special Events
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