When Erin first felt she was ready to start a family, she knew it was time to begin her adoption journey. As and employee at American Express, she was confident she could count on her company’s benefits to help ensure a smooth adoption process. Erin with her son “American Express is proud to b
When Rob and Kirstin began dating as teenagers, they often dreamed about their future family. Growing up, the couple was surrounded by loving family members who were not biologically related to each other. Seeing the love and support of those around them, they had one clear vision for their future:
According to the 2022 U.S. Adoption and Foster Care Attitudes Survey, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, 64% of American adults surveyed say that their employer’s assistance with adoption expenses impacts their decision to adopt. And 68% say paid leave
In 2017, Mathew, an employee of Cardinal Health, and his wife Jessica became foster parents to a baby boy named Blake. From the moment the couple laid eyes on him, they knew he was meant to be part of their family. At 18 months old, Blake entered the couple’s lives, and they have been by his side ev
In 2020, Andrea became a licensed foster parent for older youth — a decision that would ultimately change her life. Shortly after obtaining her license, Andrea met 10-year-old Kaylen. Kaylen had been in foster care for three years and was longing for a permanent home. It wasn’t lon
Dan, an employee of Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV), and his wife, Jayne, vividly remember the 4 a.m. phone call they received that forever changed their lives. They had been waiting for that call for years since deciding to grow their family through adoption. A baby girl had just been born and w
Jonathan and Megan with their four children, Elizabeth, Julia, Aiden and Cody Jonathan, a Director for Patient Data Solutions for Janssen, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, and his wife Megan, began serving as foster parents seven years ago with the goal of supporting successful reunifications
Annual survey of employers reveals increased investment in adoption benefits Columbus, Ohio — The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces™ list is out, and a new company ranks number one. The list, which recognizes organizations with the most robust adoption benefit p
Michael, second from right, pictured with his family at an event for Farmers Insurance Michael adopted his two oldest children at ages six and four, followed by their sister several years later at just three months old. Thanks to Farmers Insurance’s benefits, he was able to take time off to bond wit
My wife, Darah, and I always wondered if we might one day adopt. Darah was adopted at birth, so adoption has always been a big part of her story. At the time we began to consider it more seriously, Darah and I had three biological sons but felt we had room in our family for another child. Patrick an
