Welcome to Barker's Blog Corner

Are you interested in becoming a guest blogger for Barker's Blog corner? Your voice and story make a tremendous impact on all those who are part of the adoption constellation and support the work we are doing within the adoption community. Please share your story with us today!

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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

May 27, 2020

Is International Adoption Calling You?

Adoption.....what an amazing journey that tiny little word has led our family on. Read More

May 15, 2020

The Voices of Barker Champions: National Foster Care Month Q & A with Toni

National Foster Care Month is an initiative of the Children’s Bureau each May, to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster care. Read More

March 24, 2020

Catching Up With Barker Forever Family- Sushmita and Tim

One of the greatest gifts we receive as an agency is family updates! Recently, we received an update from Sushmita and Tim, who adopted their daughter through Barker's India Program. Read More

March 6, 2020

Our International Adoption Journey to Ryan

"I knew that adoption was in our future..." Read More

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