Rachel Barnes is the founder of Adopted I Am, an organization dedicated to building community, connection, and healing for individuals and families impacted by adoption, foster care, kinship care, and group homes. Through educational programming and signature community initiatives like the AIA Hair Is Care Expo, Adopted I Am empowers families with practical hair care education, back-to-school resources, and meaningful support.
The AIA Hair Is Care Expo: Back-to-School Edition – Jacksonville will take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 6671 Hyde Grove Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32210. Admission is free, and registration is encouraged. To learn more, register, become a sponsor or vendor, or support the mission, follow @adoptediam_ on Instagram or visit the AIA Hair Is Care Expo Eventbrite page.