Our Programs

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is dedicated to dramatically increasing the adoptions of the more than 150,000 children waiting in North America's foster care systems. 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. Take a look at our signature programs.


Wendy's Wonderful Kids

Wendy's Wonderful Kids

A signature program of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption that funds adoption professionals across the nation whose work focuses exclusively on finding permanent adoptive homes for the more than 150,000 children waiting in North America's foster care systems.

Learn more about Wendy's Wonderful Kids.
Adoption Friendly Workplaces 2010

Adoption-Friendly Workplace

The Adoption-Friendly Workplace is a signature program of the Foundation that encourages employers to offer adoption benefits and celebrates those who do.

Learn more about Adoption-Friendly Workplace.
A Home for the Holidays

A Home for the Holidays

A heartwarming holiday special that airs in December featuring celebrities who present inspirational stories of extraordinary families formed through foster care adoption.

Learn more about A Home for the Holidays.
National Awareness Campaign

National Awareness Campaigns

Through public service announcements,a poster series and targeted communications, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption works tirelessly to increase public awareness of foster care adoption.

Learn more about National Awareness Campaigns.
National Adoption Day

National Adoption Day/Month

Today, more than 123,000 foster care children in the United States are available for adoption. They are waiting for a loving family to step forward and open their hearts and homes to adopt them.

Find out how you can help on our National Adoption Day/Month page.
Adoption Attitudes Survey

Adoption Attitudes Survey

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption commissioned Harris Interactive to understand Americans’ attitudes about foster care adoption, their beliefs about the children waiting to be adopted, their perceptions of the system caring for these children and their attitudes toward what a healthy living environment is for a child.

Learn more about National Foster Care Adoption Attitudes Survey.
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