Laura Butrico Joins Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Board of Trustees - Press Releases Feb 5, 2021
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption welcomed Laura Butrico as a member of its board of trustees. Read More
A Forever Family for Zach - Blog Jan 28, 2021
For five long years, Zach moved between his family of origin and foster care with no permanent place to call home. Fortunately, his journey changed when he was adopted at age 11 through our Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program. Read More
Gavin Waugh Joins Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Board of Trustees - Press Releases Jan 28, 2021
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption welcomed Gavin Waugh as a member of its board of trustees. Read More
Tamika Williams Joins Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Board of Trustees - Press Releases Jan 26, 2021
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption welcomed Tamika Williams as a member of its board of trustees. Read More
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Celebrates 500 Adoptions from Foster Care in North Carolina - Press Releases Dec 15, 2020
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is proud to announce that more than 500 children have been adopted from foster care in North Carolina through its signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, in partnership with Children’s Home Society of North Carolina. Read More
A Place to Call Home — Together: Michael, Roman and Lilliana’s Adoption Story - Blog Dec 15, 2020
Siblings Michael, Roman and Lilliana often lived in separate foster homes as their family of origin struggled with addiction. Thankfully, the siblings were adopted in June by their foster mom, Terri, through the Foundation’s Wendy's Wonderful Kids program and finally have the chance to be together. Read More
Farmers Insurance’s Benefits Help Give Siblings in Foster Care a Forever Family - Blog Nov 23, 2020
Michael adopted three siblings from foster care with support from employee benefits provided by Farmers Insurance. He shared his story to encourage other organizations to consider becoming an adoption-friendly workplace. Read More
National Adoption Day Looks Different This Year But Is More Important Than Ever - Blog Nov 20, 2020
In this letter from Foundation President & CEO Rita Soronen, she talks about the importance of National Adoption Day even though it looks different in the face of the pandemic. Read More
Actor Cody Saintgnue Shares His Adoption Story - Blog Nov 17, 2020
An actor, producer, model and advocate, Cody has appeared on hit television series, such as Criminal Minds, House M.D. and Teen Wolf. He is sharing his adoption story to speak up for children still waiting in foster care. Read More
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Celebrates 500 Adoptions from Foster Care in Kentucky - Press Releases Nov 15, 2020
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is proud to announce that more than 500 children have been adopted from foster care in Kentucky through its signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, in partnership with the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services and adoption professionals across the state. Read More