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
April 19, 2017
Spring Forward - Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Family Fun Day
Formed Families Forward is hosting a family fun day for all adoptive and foster families next Saturday, April 29th! Keynote Speaker, Dr. Read More
April 11, 2017
A Family Is What You Make It. Revisiting a China Waiting Children Family Story
"A Family Is What You Make It" That’s what National Public Radio Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep says. Read More
April 6, 2017
Top 5 Things Our Pregnancy Counselors Do
Pregnant? Our pregnancy counselors are here to listen and help. Read More
April 5, 2017
Texting Rules for Teens
Helping teens navigate safety when it comes to technology can be difficult for parents - especially parents who have recently adopted their older child. Read More
March 30, 2017
Understanding Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
A Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) diagnosis often times can give children in foster care a scary and misunderstood label. Often, adoptive parents aren't particularly sure what RAD is or exactly what it looks like. Read More