August Adult Adoptee Monthly Discussion Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Adult Adoptee
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 7:30pm to 9:30pmThis 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.
Register Now!August 2024: Considerations in Transracial Adoption Training
Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops for Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care, Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops for Prospective Parent International Adoption, Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops for Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption, Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops for Adoptive Parent
Saturday, August 31, 2024 - 10:00am to 4:30pmMaking the decision to parent a child of a different race than you is one that comes with many responsibilities.
Register Now!2024 September Birth Parent Monthly Discussion Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Birth Parent
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 7:00pm to 9:00pmThis 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.
Register Now!2024 September High School Adoptee Support Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Child or Teen Adoptee
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 7:00pm Register Now!September 2024 General Adoption Information Meeting (Hybrid)
General Adoption Information Meeting for Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care, General Adoption Information Meeting for Prospective Parent International Adoption, General Adoption Information Meeting for Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption
Saturday, September 7, 2024 - 9:30am to 12:00pmAgency staff will describe each of our programs. You will also hear from a family, who has completed the process speak about their experiences and answer questions.
Register Now!September Parents of Adopted Young Adults Monthly Discussion Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Adoptive Parent
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 7:00pm to 8:00pmThis 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.
Register Now!September - PWNL Families Parent Support Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Adoptive Parent
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 7:00pmDon't miss Barker's FREE Monthly Support Group for Adoptive Parents raising children and teens who have joined your family through Barker's (PWNL) Project Wait No Longer Program.
Register Now!Pre-Adoption Training (NTDC): Sept/Oct 2024
Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops, Pre-Adoption Training for Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care, Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops, Pre-Adoption Training for Prospective Parent International Adoption, Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops, Pre-Adoption Training for Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption
Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 9:00amPlease view the schedule: All sessions will be held in-person at the Barker Bethesda Office. Session 1: September 14, 2024, 9:00am-3:00pm
Register Now!September Adult Adoptee Monthly Discussion Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Adult Adoptee
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 7:30pm to 9:30pmThis 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.
Register Now!September 2024 International Adoption Information Meeting
International Information Meeting for Prospective Parent International Adoption
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 8:00pm to 9:00pm Register Now!