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Upcoming Events

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Birth Parent Discussion Group

Bethesda, MD
Sat, 09/11/2010 - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Pre-Adoption Group Training

Bethesda, MD
Mon, 09/13/2010 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm

International and Domestic Information Meeting

Barker Office, Bethesda, MD

The Barker Foundation serves birth parents, adoptive parents, adopted persons, and anyone whose life is touched by adoption. As an agency and advocate for ethical, respectful and child-centered adoption practices, we welcome your support.

Barker Testimonials

"As a Barker adoptee and birth mother, I can truly say I was blessed to have "grown up" with the Barker Foundation/Family. Based on my personal life experience and talking to adoptees and other birth parents, the support that Barker...

-Kate, adult adoptee, birth parent

"My Barker journey began as a first year college student far from home and facing an unexpected pregnancy. The Barker social worker I met was compassionate, professional and kind, She helped me sort through my options and emotions as well as my...

-Sarah Cesnik Mejac, Birth Mother, Adoptive Mother, Early Childhood Educator, and Barker Board of Trustees

"All Barker parents know the joy of adoption, and international parents have the added joy of cherishing another country as their own. Through Barker’s Homeland Tour, teens experience the culture and character of their birthplace. They...

-Diane C. Rolfe - Ridgefield, CT (Barker / FANA mom since 1989)

"Adoption has enriched and enlarged our lives beyond our expectations, and we are grateful to The Barker Foundation for its role in our journey. We have had the privilege of working with both their international and domestic staff. The person-...

-Jeff and Laurie, adoptive parents
Washington, DC

"As an out-of-area family, we appreciated that Barker’s staff was very organized and responsive. Barker’s excellent service made our adoption experience stress-free, which was a big improvement from our first adoption through...

-Jakki and Alex, adoptive parents

"Barker has helped us complete our family. The staff has always been there for us to answer questions and to hold our hands when needed. The domestic staff has handled our case with patience, love and understanding. They have become like...

-Brooks and Kathy, adoptive parents

"We are so proud to be connected to an organization that is clearly a living legacy for so many people.

-Jo Ann, adoptive mother