Johnson & Johnson benefits support employees growing their families through adoption - Blog Dec 1, 2022
Johnson & Johnson was recognized on the Foundation’s 2022 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list, along with a diverse group of organizations representing 22 industries. Jonathan, a Director for Patient Data Solutions for Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, shared how the organization’s benefits supported his family as it grew through foster care adoption. Read More
If The Walls Could Talk – Radio - PSAs Nov 18, 2022
The teens featured in this radio PSA bravely shared their lived experiences prior to being placed into foster care. If the Walls Could Talk aims to shine a light on the circumstances from which children are removed and placed into foster care. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption works tirelessly to find children adoptive homes once a court determines it is no longer safe for them to return to their family of origin. Read More
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Expands Foster Care Adoption Program Statewide in Alabama - Press Releases Nov 10, 2022
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the State of Alabama are proud to announce a unique public-private partnership to expand the Foundation's Wendy's Wonderful Kids program that helps find permanent, loving homes for the longest-waiting youth in foster care. Read More
Supporter Spotlight: Amy Chang - Blog Oct 21, 2022
Amy Chang is a mother and content creator based in Los Angeles, California. She recently spoke with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption about her adoption experience and how it has inspired her to support the Foundation’s mission. Read More
New Company Tops Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s 2022 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces List - Press Releases Oct 5, 2022
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is pleased to share our 16th annual Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list, recognizing organizations that are leading the way in making adoption a supported option for their employees. Read More
Love Makes A Family: Willie’s Story - Blog Oct 3, 2022
Willie and Alex were adopted by Stefanie and Geffrey through the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program, in partnership with Family Support Services of North Florida, Inc. Now, with their forever family by their side, Willie and Alex are ready for a bright future. Read More
The Freedom to Be Me: Brianna’s Story - Blog Oct 3, 2022
Brianna waited nine long years for a permanent home after being placed in foster care. At age 17, Brianna was adopted by Barbara through the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program, in partnership with Hope For Youth. Now, Brianna has the freedom to dream and plan for her future. Read More
Never too old for a family - Blog Oct 1, 2022
Melinda Haggerty, Senior Vice President, General Counsel for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption shares the impact that adult adoption had on her life. Read More
Unadoptable is Unacceptable – U.S. - PSAs Sep 21, 2022
We challenge the systemic notion that some children are unadoptable. Every child deserves to live in a safe, loving and permanent home. Through our signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, the Foundation provides grants to adoption agencies to hire adoption recruiters who use an evidence-based, child-focused recruitment model. Read More
Unadoptable is Unacceptable – Canada - PSAs Sep 21, 2022
We challenge the systemic notion that some children are unadoptable. Every child deserves to live in a safe, loving and permanent home. Through our signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, the Foundation provides grants to adoption agencies to hire adoption recruiters who use an evidence-based, child-focused recruitment model. Read More