Hear from the Winners: Employers

“Abbott offers generous adoption benefits and a broad range of other programs that help working parents find success on the job and at home. Family-friendly programs and benefits help us to attract and retain exceptional employees – what's good for Abbott's employees is good for our business.”

"Helping our employees defray the costs of adopting children is one way we can be 'family friendly,' especially in today's economy. We recognize the value to our employees and to the company of offering programs that promote work/life balance.”

 “Providing assistance for our employees who adopt children is part of Carlson’s tailor-made benefits program that addresses a variety of needs. Our goal is to help employees balance their work and family lives, and adoption assistance is part of that equation. As a family-owned company, we are honored to be among the companies recognized for helping families.”

 “We are constantly looking for ways to make our company a best place to work. Supporting our colleagues with our adoption benefit is one of the many important ways we deliver on our commitment to them. By offering monetary assistance to our colleagues who want to adopt a child, the financial burden for them is eased. We provide additional support to our colleagues and their families during this very special time, including paid leave, so they may bond with their child after the adoption is finalized. Our adoption benefit is just one example of how we support our colleagues and provide them with critical support that enhances their lives.” 

 “We are excited to receive this great award from the Dave Thomas Foundation. At Comcast, we are strongly committed to supporting our employees who make the decision to adopt a child through our Adoption Assistance Program benefit as they navigate the adoption process.”

“Cornell University is honored to be once again named one of the nation's most ‘adoption-friendly’ employers by The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. This honor highlights the University's ongoing efforts to create an inclusive workplace for all of its employees at all stages of their lives.”

 “C&S is committed to creating a better place to work for all our employees, which includes providing benefit programs that meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Our Adoption Assistance Plan, in particular, recognizes that our employees build their families in many ways. Through the plan, we give our employees the financial assistance and time away from work they may need to open their hearts and homes to children through adoption.”

“The costs of adoption can be overwhelming. Having a portion of the costs reimbursed by the company can be a big relief to associates who are considering adoption. We feel that this benefit really shows our associates just how much we value them and their families.”

 “Our Adoption Reimbursement Program is one of many work/life benefits available to employees who strive for both a successful career at Eli Lilly and Company and a fulfilling personal life. Sometimes, this includes beginning, or adding to, a family.  Lilly’s Adoption Reimbursement Program provides critical assistance when an employee chooses adoption.  It’s the right thing to do, and it’s also good business sense.  When employees feel supported and respected, they’re more engaged in our important work to provide much-needed medicines to patients.”

“NFA added Adoption benefits to the benefit programs because it was the right thing to do and offer. Although we haven't had the largest usage in the past, it is a benefit that adds value to our work/life programs. We have been committed to offering a competitive and family-friendly benefits package.”

“LSI is honored to be recognized as a 2009 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Our vision of being a great place to work includes offering supportive policies and programs to financially assist our employees in their efforts to adopt and provide them with paid time off to bond with their new child.”

– Jon Gibson, Vice President, HR

“QuikTrip is well known as a family-oriented business. Providing benefits to assist our employees to become adoptive parents is simply the right thing to do.”

– Chet Cadieux, President and CEO

“At SAP, our employees know we value them and their families. Adoption assistance is one more way we can help our employees make their dreams come true.”

“Savvis is honored to be recognized as an adoption-friendly workplace by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption which does such great work supporting children and families. Savvis’ adoption benefits are one of the many benefits we provide which assist our employees in balancing their work and home responsibilities.”

 “Subaru values its employees and our adoption assistance program is one of the ways the Company gives back to them. As a family-focused organization, we recognize the importance of providing our employees with strong benefits. To provide them with the financial assistance necessary to welcome children into their homes is truly a rewarding experience.”

"This is one of the highest honors our company can receive. Dave Thomas was passionate for the cause of adoption, and he personally contacted hundreds of companies asking them to extend adoption benefits to employees. We're extremely proud to follow his lead and help our employees realize the joys of adoption."