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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.
Join us for an evening of discussion and support! This discussion group is targeted to the needs of parents of young adults who are beyond high school age 18+, and will focus on issues related to young adulthood. The group is facilitated by a Barker staff social worker.
This group is open to Barker approved prospective adoptive parents. Current topics related to domestic and international adoption are discussed.
This group is open to any parent that has adopted a child ages 5 and up, or who has been matched/placed through Project Wait No Longer (PWNL).
This Group is open to anyone who has placed a child for adoption or is considering making an adoption plan. The purpose of the group is to provide a place where birth parents can talk about their experiences, and share their feelings and thoughts with others who have made the same decision. The group is facilitated by a Barker staff social worker.
During this workshop, pre-adoptive parents considering transracial adoption or parents already parenting transracially will be provided with the necessary tools to begin thinking about the obligations they have, as parents, […]
Sundays at Barker is a special monthly gathering for adoptive parents and their children (infants to age 6). It’s a chance to enjoy playful activities, build connections with other families, and feel supported by the Barker community.
This free program is open to all adoptive families—no prior connection with Barker is needed.
Please feel free to share this event with friends or family who may benefit from attending.
If you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community and exploring international adoption, we invite you to a respectful, informative session designed with you in mind. This free, live virtual event is hosted by The Barker Adoption Foundation, a nonprofit with decades of experience supporting diverse families through ethical and compassionate adoption. You'll hear directly from our team and from international partners who work in countries where LGBTQ+ individuals and couples are welcomed in the adoption process.
This discussion group is open to adoptees 18 years of age and older. The purpose of the group is to give adoptees an opportunity to discuss their feelings, concerns, and questions about being adopted.
This workshop centers adoptee experience in the US at a time when immigration & race are at the forefront of political agendas & public discourse. As national conversations frame immigration through fear & control, adoptees may experience renewed questions of safety, belonging, & identity. Participants will explore the history of structural racism in America & how racial hierarchies & exclusionary policies have shaped immigration & adoption systems over time, connecting past patterns of inequity to present day narratives that impact adoptees’ sense of self & belonging. 3 CAT 1 CEUs are offered
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.
This group is open to any parent that has adopted a child ages 5 and up, or who has been matched/placed through Project Wait No Longer (PWNL).