April 2023 Older Child Adoption Information Meeting
Join us for a free onlline Information Meeting to discuss adoption from foster care on Tuesday, April 18th 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.
Barker is unique in offering a full range of services after adoption to support you and your adopted child for a lifetime, has a stellar reputation, and has been active for over 75 years, one of the oldest agencies in the U.S.. Join us to learn more!
February 2023 Older Child Adoption Information Meeting
Join us for a free online Information Meeting to discuss adoption from foster care on Thursday, February 16th 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.
Barker is unique in offering a full range of services after adoption to support you and your adopted child for a lifetime, has a stellar reputation, and has been active for over 75 years, one of the oldest agencies in the U.S.. Join us to learn more!
Thank You for Our Blessing
"We are grateful to the Barker Foundation for the wonderful services they provide for birth parents & adoptive families. Nylah, our little girl is almost 17 months and doing wonderfully. Patrick, Nylah and I are experiencing pure joy right now. Nylah is such a blessing and proof that God answers prayers. We could never thank you enough for your hard work, dedication and your unselfish love for others. Our family is now complete and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for bringing us together."
From Homelessness and Neglect to a Home and Love
From Homelessness and Neglect to a Home and Love
Aya and her younger sisters Tala and Sarah were originally born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon. In 2004, the girls were brought to the U.S. by their mother. However, due to her severe mental illness, Aya and her sisters were subjected to neglect, homelessness, mental and physical abuse. After the girls were taken into custody. Aya was separated from her sisters for 2 years and spent most of her time in between fosters homes. When Aya turned 15, she desperately wanted to be reunited with her sisters, but was in danger of aging out of the system. And then the impossible happened: Amy and David, found the girls.
Military Family Stories: From Foster Care to Permanency
For Sammy, “it was like a switch went on.”
When 5-year-old Sammy first came from foster care through Barker’s Project Wait No Longer to live with his adoptive parents, Heidi and Ted, they could tell his first years of life had been challenging. He looked thin and fragile, didn’t know his ABCs, and didn’t speak very well. He’d also had some behavioral problems in preschool and was afraid to be left alone.
Barker Goes Nats Family Fun Day
BARKER AUGUST COMMUNITY EVENT
Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds-Sunday August 28 at 1:35
Barker is the lucky recipient of free tickets from a non-profit, Tickets for Kids Charities. We would love for you and your family to attend! Come and enjoy the fun and meet other adoptive families and adult adoptees.
As a Barker ticket holder, you will also enjoy:
2022 Annual Phonathon: Day 5
2022 Annual Phonathon: Day 4