June 27, 2017
Barker Goes Nats 2017 Hall of Fame!
This year's “Barker Goes Nats!” fundraiser was a wonderful event. Barker family and friends had a great time mingling, enjoying delicious food and of course watching the game! Read More
June 22, 2017
Pregnant and Considering Adoption? We can help.
If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and are not sure what to do Barker Adoption's Pregnancy Counselors are here to help you navigate through your options and help you make the best plan for you and your baby. Read More
June 22, 2017
Parenting Teens and Tweens - What They Really Need
So what does parenting a tween or teen actually entail? What do behaviors of these kids actually look like? Read More
June 16, 2017
Comfort Cases Founders Share Their Adoption Story
Watch this amazing clip of Comfort Cases founders Rob and Reece tell their story of adoption from foster care. Read More
June 9, 2017
Jet-lag, Culture Shock and Doubts of an Adoptive Parent
When an adoptive family travels to pick up their new child in the child’s birth country, as an international adoption coordinator, I am anxious during that first week when they meet their child, and breathe easier after the week has passed if I haven’t heard from them. Why? Read More
June 6, 2017
Free Workshop - Ending the Silence Around Mental Health (For Parents and Their Teens)
Attend this free workshop offered by Hope for Mental Health and the Northern Virginia National Alliance on Mental Health. Read More
June 1, 2017
Support Barker As We Join United Way's Do More 24 Campaign!
The Barker Adoption Foundation has partnered with United Way of the National Capital Area, and joined their #DoMore24 giving campaign Read More
May 26, 2017
13 Reasons Why - Addressing the Concerns
You may or may not have heard of the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why. The show depicts many issues that affect teens today, including bullying, sexual assault, and suicide. Read More
April 26, 2017
April News from PWNL
Each month, Project Wait No Longer, offers updates and insights through its very popular newsletter. You can sign up to receive it directly through U.S.P.S. mail by emailing Alex Williams at awilliams [at] barkerfoundation.org, or, you can now find it monthly in the Barker Blog. Read More