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WELCOME to the Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption! Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a national nonprofit 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to dramatically increasing the adoptions of the more than 150,000 children waiting in North America's foster care systems. Created by Wendy's founder, Dave Thomas, who was adopted as a child, the Foundation implements results-driven national signature programs, foster care adoption awareness initiatives and research-based advocacy efforts. As the only foundation dedicated exclusively to foster care adoption, we are driven by Dave's simple value: Do what's best for the child. Read more...
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Considering Adoption?
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| Our signature adoption resource. "A Child is Waiting: A Step-By-Step Guide to Adoption", will help you learn more about the adoption process. You will discover a variety of additional resources, a glossary of adoption terms, adoption agency referrals and stories of adoptive parents and children.
Got Questions? Give us a call:
1.800.ASK.DTFA (1.800.275.3832) |
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Make the list!
The Foundation is compiling its annual list of the 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces. Be recognized as one of the nation's top 100 employers, or as a leader of your size or industry. Apply online by April 1, 2010. >>
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Adopt. Educate. Advocate.
Free Resources for Parents, Adoption Professionals and Advocates.
In addition to the Step-By-Step Guide to Adoption, the Foundation offers a variety of educational videos, awareness posters, public service announcements and much more. >>
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ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
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| Vision |
Every child will have a permanent home and a loving family. |
| Mission |
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption will dramatically increase the number of adoptions of waiting children from North America's foster care systems. |
| Anti-discrimination |
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, and any other characteristics that may be protected by applicable law. |
| Core Organizational Values |
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption exists to be an agent of change in the lives of children in North America waiting to be adopted >> |
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