Events Calendar

January Birth Parent Monthly Discussion Group

Support/Discussion Groups for Birth Parent

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.

January 2023 International Adoption Information Meeting

International Information Meeting for Prospective Parent International Adoption

January Adult Adoptee Monthly Discussion Group

Support/Discussion Groups for Adult Adoptee

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.

Pre-Adoption Training (NTDC): January-February 2023

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

January 21, January 28, February 11, and February 25, 2023 Hours: 10:00am to 4:00pm                                                                                                                                                                                              

High School Adoptee Support Group-February

Support/Discussion Groups for Child or Teen Adoptee

This 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 include issues related to friendships, relationships, worry/anxiety, race, culture, adoptee rights and recognition.

February Meet-Up for Parents with Young Children (Infant to 6)

Support/Discussion Groups for Adoptive Parent

  Don't Miss Barker's monthly Sunday morning meet-ups for adoptive parents and their children (infant to 6 years old) for fun, family time, and connection with Barker and other families.

Adoption Information Meeting February

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

Agency 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.

February Birth Parent Monthly Discussion Group

Support/Discussion Groups for Birth Parent

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.

February Parents of Adopted Young Adults Monthly Support Group

Support/Discussion Groups for Adoptive Parent

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.

February - PWNL Families Parent Support Group

Support/Discussion Groups for Adoptive Parent

Don'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.