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7979 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814 United States
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  • September 2025

  • Sat 6

    Pre-Adoption Training (NTDC) (2025 September)

    September 6, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT September Pre-Adoption Training (NTDC)
    Barker Adoption Foundation 7979 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

    Ready to Begin Your Adoption Journey? Join us for NTDC Pre-Adoption Training—a required 3-session virtual course designed to prepare and support families adopting through foster care, international, or domestic programs. Sessions: Sept 6, 13 & 20, 9AM–3PM (plus one program-specific session).

    $250 – $450
  • Sat 6
    Barker Fpoundation General Adoption Information Meeting

    General Adoption Information Meeting (September 2025)

    September 6, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
    Barker Adoption Foundation 7979 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

    Considering Adoption? Join our online info session to learn about Barker’s adoption programs and hear from a family who’s been through the process. All are welcome—login details sent 24 hours in advance.

    Free
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Empowering families since 1945, The Barker Adoption Foundation supports expectant parents, birth parents, adoptees, and adoptive parents.

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