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The Barker Blog | Adoption Agency Bethesda, MD

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Resources for Birth Mothers and Families

By Barker Staff

For some birth parents considering adoption, having limited available resources may be a major...

Birth Parents
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When Adoption Ignites Hope in an Older Child

By Barker Staff

When Adoption Ignites Hope in an Older Child At the age of eight, young Jamie had a hard time...

Older Child Adoption from Foster Care
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Military Family Stories: From Foster Care to Permanency

By Barker Family

For Sammy, “it was like a switch went on.” When 5-year-old Sammy first came from foster care...

Older Child Adoption from Foster Care
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A Birth Mother's Choice

By Sami Barker Pregnancy Counselor

In January 2020, I received a call through Barker’s 24/7 Crisis Pregnancy Hotline around 11 pm. At...

Domestic Infant Adoption Barker Moments
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Adoptee Voices: Foster Care & The Value of Adoption

By Barker Staff & Guest Writer Eva

When talking about adoption and the adoption process, there's one voice that should sound the...

Older Child Adoption from Foster Care Inspiration
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Wondering How Your Adoptive Family Can Celebrate Lunar New Year?

By Barker International Staff

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Your Adoptive Family! What is Lunar New Year? While many western...

International Adoption
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Adopting as A Single Parent: Expectations vs Reality

By Barker Staff

After Six False Starts, “The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me” In January 2019, then-47-year-old...

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Feliz Navidad- Honor Your Child's Heritage This Christmas

By Barker Staff

¡Feliz Navidad! The Christmas season is looked forward to and celebrated across many countries and...

Inspiration International Adoption
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Adoptee Voices: A Birth Family Reunion

By Guest Writer Marvin adult adoptee

“Go Forward,” Says Adult Adoptee Marvin Lynch, Reunited with His Birth Family After Decades It was...

Adoption Perspectives
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International Adoption: It Was Love at First Sight

By Barker Family

“It was love at first sight” Lots of people have adopted internationally. Very few can say they did...

Adoption Perspectives Barker Moments International Adoption
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