Events Calendar

May 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.

May 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.

May 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.

May - 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. 

May 2023 International Adoption Information Meeting

International Information Meeting for Prospective Parent International Adoption

Barker's 2023 Annual Meeting

Dear Barker Community, Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on Wednesday, May 24 at 7 PM ET for The Barker Adoption Foundation's 2023 Annual Meeting. This annual tradition is not to be missed. More Details to Follow!  

Adoption Information Meeting 6/3

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.

June 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.

High School Adoptee Support Group-June

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

June 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.