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Welcoming The New Year with Exciting Upcoming Events

By Barker Staff

This month at Barker, we are thrilled to announce an array of events, educational trainings, and...

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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...

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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...

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How to Celebrate Juneteenth with Your Adoptive Family

By Barker Staff

Juneteenth is a great day to start showing your support to the African Americans in your home,...

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Adoptive Families Finalizations in the Midst of Frenzy

By Saara M. McEachnie LCSW-C LICSW

If you surveyed 100 people and asked them how they would describe the year 2020, you are guaranteed...

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Marriott Foundation Recognizes Stephen Hersh’s Life of Service--With a Gift to Barker

By Guest Writer Steven Yoder

Marriott Foundation Recognizes Stephen Hersh’s Life of Service--With a Gift to Barker Stephen Hersh...

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INCLUSION AND ADOPTION: Seen. Valued. Chosen.

By Barker Staff

Seen. Valued. Chosen.

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Donor Spotlight: Shirley Windle

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Donor Spotlight: Shirley Windle The story of a mother and daughter’s reconnection that starts with...

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Volunteer for Barker's 2020 Virtual Phonathon

By Michele Mazzei Barker Staff

Whether you have created your family through adoption, you are an adoptee, have received support...

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Celebrating Barker’s 75th Year | Giving Back and Blazing a Path Forward

By Guest Writer Steven Yoder

Celebrating Barker’s 75th Year | Giving Back and Blazing a Path Forward

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