High School Adoptee Support Group-December
Support/Discussion Groups for Child or Teen Adoptee
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pmThis therapeutic discussion group will provide a safe space for adopted teens, grades 9-12, to connect with each other and discuss various adoption and identity topics. Discussions may incude issues related to friendships, relationships, worry/anxiety, race, culture, adoptee rights and recognition.
Register Now!December 2023 Older Child Adoption Information Meeting
General Adoption Information Meeting, Older Child Information Meeting for Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care, General Adoption Information Meeting, Older Child Information Meeting for Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption
Thursday, December 7, 2023 - 6:30pm to 7:30pmJoin us for a free online Information Meeting to discuss adoption from foster care on Thursday, December 7 at 6:30 PM ET. Learn about Barker’s services and hear the real-life experiences of children from foster care and the families who adopted them.
Register Now!December 2023: Considerations in Transracial Adoption Training
Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops for Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care, Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops for Prospective Parent International Adoption, Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops for Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption, Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops for Adoptive Parent
Saturday, December 9, 2023 - 10:00am to 4:30pmMaking the decision to parent a child of a different race than you is one that comes with many responsibilities.
Register Now!December - PWNL Families Parent Support Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Adoptive Parent
Monday, December 11, 2023 - 7:00pmDon't miss Barker's FREE Monthly Support Group for Adoptive Parents raising children and teens who have joined your family through Barker's (PWNL) Project Wait No Longer Program.
Register Now!December Parents of Adopted Young Adults Monthly Support Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Adoptive Parent
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pmThis 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.
Register Now!December Birth Parent Monthly Discussion Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Birth Parent
Thursday, December 14, 2023 - 7:00pm to 9:00pmThis 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.
Register Now!December Adult Adoptee Monthly Discussion Group
Support/Discussion Groups for Adult Adoptee
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - 7:30pm to 9:30pmThis 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.
Register Now!January General Adoption Information Meeting
General Adoption Information Meeting for Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care, General Adoption Information Meeting for Prospective Parent International Adoption, General Adoption Information Meeting for Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption
Monday, January 8, 2024 - 6:30pm to 9:00pmAgency staff will describe each of our programs. You will also hear from a family, who has completed the process speak about their experiences and answer questions.
Register Now!Pre-Adoption Training (NTDC): Jan/Feb 2024
Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops, Pre-Adoption Training for Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care, Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops, Pre-Adoption Training for Prospective Parent International Adoption, Prospective Adoptive Parent Training, Educational Workshops, Pre-Adoption Training for Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption
Saturday, January 20, 2024 - 9:00amPlease view the hybrid schedule: Session 1: January 20, 2024, 9:00am-3:00pm (In-person)
Register Now!February General Adoption Information Meeting
General Adoption Information Meeting for Prospective Parent Project Wait No Longer-Older Child Adoption from Foster Care, General Adoption Information Meeting for Prospective Parent International Adoption, General Adoption Information Meeting for Prospective Parent Domestic Adoption
Monday, February 5, 2024 - 6:30pm to 9:00pmAgency staff will describe each of our programs. You will also hear from a family, who has completed the process speak about their experiences and answer questions.
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