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You might just change your own.

123,000 U.S. children are in foster care, waiting to be adopted. They have been removed from their homes as victims of child abuse, neglect or abandonment and are left without a family.

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption works on behalf of these children, because we believe every child deserves a permanent home and loving family.

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Free Resources

A child is waitingA Child is Waiting: A Step-By-Step Guide to Adoption
This free guide will answer your general questions about adoption and the foster care adoption process.
Order your guide today.

View all of our Free Adoption Resources.

Our Founder

Dave Thomas

It all began with Dave Thomas speaking to his Wendy's management team in 1991 and mentioning that he was adopted.

Find out more about Dave Thomas.

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Wendy's Wonderful KidsMaking a difference for thousands of children - one child at a time.
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Adoptio Friendly WorkplaceEncouraging employers to offer adoption benefits and celebrating those who do. Find out more.

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Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoptioni Canada Looking to adopt in Canada? davethomasfoundation.ca


Love Italian cars? Join us on Labor Day Sunday, September 5th on the lawn of Wendy's headquarters in Dublin for the Italian Gathering, to benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. 
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