Barker Adoption Foundation

This workshop will help professionals to gain a deeper understanding of the adoption programs available through Barker.  In this session, we will provide an overview of adoption programs and post-adoption supports available through The Barker Adoption Foundation. Agency staff will walk participants through Barker’s full range of services so professionals can better understand referral options and guide clients who are exploring adoption. Programs discussed will include Domestic Infant Adoption, Older Child Adoption from Foster Care (Project Wait No Longer), the Domestic Dual Program, International Adoption, and Post-Adoption Support and Services. Participants will also hear from a family who has completed the adoption process and will share firsthand insights and answer questions. This session is ideal for clinicians, caseworkers, educators, and other professionals seeking a clear starting point for understanding adoption resources available through Barker.

You are invited to join executive coach Alan Heymann for a hands-on, practical session on managing time, energy, and attention for success. Learn how to better manage your relationship with time and optimize your energy and focus for long-term effectiveness as a non-profit employee.  Attendees will leave with actionable strategies, a personal energy map, and insights to share with colleagues. This session blends Alan's two decades of leadership experience with real-world examples, offering valuable tools to try for enhanced leadership impact.

Back by popular demand from our annual conference! The time leading up to a child joining a family can be filled with excitement as parents envision life with this new family member. While they may be excited, parents can still often find themselves unprepared for the realities of life after placement and the intentional work […]

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 […]