Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

Barbara and Dana and their daughters, Hannah and Maya, are better together 💙 “Our three boys were grown when we decided to add to our family,” said Barbara. “We felt we still had a lot to give.” When they began the adoption process, they thought that their family would grow by one. Through the Foundation’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program, Barbara and Dana met Hannah and Maya, who needed a safe, loving and permanent home. The couple recognized the importance of keeping the girls together and chose to make both of them a part of their family. If you also feel like you could offer a child in foster care a safe, loving and permanent home, read our Step-by-Step Guide to Adoption: https://lnkd.in/gi-AZSSq 📸: babsnotstreistand (IG)

“My adoption has changed my life a lot,” said Kenya. “I feel strong.” Hear from Kenya and three other teenagers as they share how #FosterCareAdoption changed their future.

Join us on January 16 for a FREE webinar with Dr. Sharrica Miller! After spending more than 12 years in foster care, she will share powerful insights on resilience, trauma-informed care and strategies for child welfare professionals to empower youth to succeed. This webinar is approved by the National Association of Social Workers for 1 continuing education contact hour. 💻 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gVafNvcH

Happy New Year! We wish you and your family happiness in 2025. Thank you for your continued support 🫶

With help from our community of supporters, we have found forever families for more than 14,800 children across the United States and Canada. For many of the children adopted this year, this will be their first holiday in a permanent home ❤️🏠 On behalf of the thousands of youth we serve, thank you for making a life-changing impact. Together, we will ensure that every child will have a permanent home and a loving family.

With the year coming to a close, there is just one day left to make one more gift for children in foster care who have been waiting the longest. And thanks to our friends at The Wendy’s Company providing a generous $200,000 match, your final donation can have double the impact! Donate today: https://lnkd.in/gMy2qMfu

Chris and Alicia adopted seven children from #FosterCare, desiring for them to know that "they are loved and ... their lives have value and meaning." Together, the family of 12 enjoys family fun nights. On these nights, they play silly games, munch on pizza and ice cream and watch their favorite movies 🎥🍿🍕 📸: chrisjohnsondoz (IG)

Thank you, National Council For Adoption, for raising awareness of the need for adoption-friendly workplaces. Whether you are an adoptive parent, agency professional, HR manager or employee advocate, this session will provide valuable perspectives and resources to help your workplace better support adoptive families. This FREE training will provide 1 CE credit for social workers. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eVuUxXbc

Felicia, an employee at Bank of America, considered adoption for years. The opportunity finally presented itself when she and her partner, Ruth, were introduced to three sisters in need of a #ForeverFamily.  Felicia vividly remembers the instant connection she felt with the siblings and knew early on they were meant to be a family. After getting to know the sisters better, Felicia and Ruth decided to become their foster parents, and they officially became a family. Throughout the adoption process, Felicia turned to her employer for support. Bank of America offers a Family Planning Reimbursement Program, which helped Felicia with the legal fees associated with the siblings’ adoption. “An important part of Bank of America’s commitment to be a Great Place to Work is providing benefits and resources that support our employees during moments that matter, like becoming a parent,” said Kate Phillips, Head of Global Benefits. Read Felicia’s story: https://lnkd.in/gxgqn6e2

Kayla and her husband, Jerad, weren’t sure what their journey of becoming foster parents would bring. They certainly didn’t anticipate welcoming five children into their forever family! But a sibling group of five children, ranging from ages 2 to 13, captured their hearts. Now, four years later, Kayla shares her story to encourage other parents on their own adoption and foster care journeys. 📸: MakingTheMoffitts (IG) Read her guest blog: https://lnkd.in/gQWGTDhs