Welcome to Barker's Blog Corner

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October 2, 2020

Adopting from South Korea During a Pandemic

How Korea is Still Helping Families Come Together and Bring Children Home Despite a Global Pandemic Read More

September 18, 2020

INCLUSION AND ADOPTION: Seen. Valued. Chosen.

Seen. Valued. Chosen. Read More

September 4, 2020

International Adoption During COVID

International Adoption is Certainly an Option During this Time of Uncertainty Read More

September 1, 2020

Donor Spotlight: Shirley Windle

Donor Spotlight: Shirley Windle The story of a mother and daughter’s reconnection that starts with Barker’s earliest days Read More

August 24, 2020

Volunteer for Barker's 2020 Virtual Phonathon

Whether you have created your family through adoption, you are an adoptee, have received support through post-adoption services, or received vital services by Barker as you faced an unexpected pregnancy; please consider giving the gift of your time. Be a Barker Champion and Volunteer! Read More

August 19, 2020

Is Being Adopted My Calling?

Is Being Adopted My Calling? By: Mei Ke Reichard, Kerrie Tiedemann, and Jenni McGinnis Read More

August 12, 2020

Adoption Films For Family Movie Nights

We can imagine there have been more movie nights scheduled than ever before. Did you know watching a movie with an adoption or foster-care storyline, or themes of identity and belonging, can not only entertain, but lead to a thoughtful conversation about the way your family was formed? Read More

July 24, 2020

Celebrating Barker’s 75th Year | Giving Back and Blazing a Path Forward

Celebrating Barker’s 75th Year | Giving Back and Blazing a Path Forward Read More

June 24, 2020

Celebrating Barker’s 75th Year | Creating Families Means Welcoming Everyone

Celebrating Barker’s 75th Year | Creating Families Means Welcoming Everyone Read More

June 22, 2020

2020 Barker Goes Nats

WOW! What can we say about our World Series Champion NATS! Read More

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