Barker Foundation: Adoption of African American and Multiracial Children

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The Barker Foundation
7979 Old Georgetown Road
First Floor
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-664-9664

1-800-673-8489

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SATELLITE OFFICES

2957 Monticello Drive
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-536-1827

1066 - 30th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20007
202-298-7724

Adoption of African American and Multiracial Children Program

Approximately half of the babies placed through Barker's Domestic Adoption Program are children of color. Because there are generally more minority infants available for adoption and fewer applicants of color, chances are the placement will occur more quickly when an adoption involves an African American or multiracial child.

While non-minority parents are considered for placement of minority children, applicants should be aware that this type of adoption -- called transracial adoption -- is often a more complex, lifelong process for both the parents and the child. For this reason we encourage adopting families to take advantage of special educational and social events which provide additional support for families adopting across racial lines.

Most aspects of the African American and multiracial adoption program are identical to the Domestic Comprehensive Program. Bir th parent counseling, foster care, post-adoption, and lifelong services are offered to all families adopting though this program.

Families of color and those considering transracial placement are encouraged to contact us.

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"The information meeting was where we discovered we were not alone. The family atmosphere and support is why we chose Barker"
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"We found our relationship with the social worker most helpful. We appreciated the individual attention."

Comments from some of our African American adoptive parents

As heard on WOL-1450 AM
RADIO ONE - WASHINGTON

	Interview with Rashida Brown, Barker Minority Outreach Coordinator
	Barker Radio Ad (2004)