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Jane’s Story: Because my daughter is my world, adoption means the world to me. - Blog Feb 29, 2024

I am Jane Waldman … an adoptive mom and a supporter of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the wonderful work the organization does on behalf of adoptive parents and children. I am passionate about advocating for adoption as it is a wonderful way to become a family and change the life of a waiting child. Read More


The Company Who Brought Roof Rejuvenation Technology to Market Now Pledges to Help Find Forever Homes for Children in Foster Care - Press Releases Jan 18, 2024

On January 18, 2024, Roof Maxx announced a partnership benefiting the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national, nonprofit public […] Read More


Mike Welch Joins Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Board of Trustees - Press Releases Jan 16, 2024

Foundation committed to finding permanent homes for more than 140,000 children waiting in North America’s foster care systems Columbus, Ohio […] Read More


The Love and Support of Family: Samantha’s Story - Blog Jan 10, 2024

Born with complex medical challenges, Samantha was placed into foster care as an infant due to medical neglect. She waited 14 long years for a permanent family. Thankfully, everything changed when Ken and Aaryn adopted Samantha with support from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and her Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiter, Amy. Read More


Changing Lives: Hailey’s Story – TV - PSAs Jan 3, 2024

The youth featured in these TV PSAs share how adoption changed their lives for the better. Changing Lives aims to show everyone how adoption can help a child create the future they want, surrounded by a supportive family. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption works tirelessly to find children permanent, loving homes once a court determines it is no longer safe for them to return to their family of origin. Read More


Changing Lives: Jayden’s Story – TV - PSAs Jan 3, 2024

The youth featured in these TV PSAs share how adoption changed their lives for the better. Changing Lives aims to show everyone how adoption can help a child create the future they want, surrounded by a supportive family. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption works tirelessly to find children permanent, loving homes once a court determines it is no longer safe for them to return to their family of origin. Read More


Changing Lives: Merriah’s Story – TV - PSAs Jan 3, 2024

The youth featured in these TV PSAs share how adoption changed their lives for the better. Changing Lives aims to show everyone how adoption can help a child create the future they want, surrounded by a supportive family. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption works tirelessly to find children permanent, loving homes once a court determines it is no longer safe for them to return to their family of origin. Read More


New York Life’s Commitment to Support Employees through their Adoption Journey - Blog Dec 19, 2023

JC, a New York Life employee, and his wife decided to grow their family through adoption. JC’s employer guided them with resources and support every step of the way. Today, JC’s family is thriving and feels grateful for the extraordinary support they received. Read More


Beyond the Workplace: How TransUnion Supported Tara Through Her Adoption Journey - Blog Dec 19, 2023

As a Product Management Advisor for TransUnion, Tara felt confident in the adoption benefits offered through her employer. With the support of her organization, Tara adopted for the second time. Today, her family is complete and enjoying every moment together. Read More


Nutter’s Adoption Benefits Program Help Make Maggie’s Dream a Reality - Blog Dec 19, 2023

Maggie, an attorney at Nutter, and her wife became parents through adoption with the support of Maggie’s employer. Through the organization’s adoption benefits program, Maggie’s travel expenses and immediate needs, like diapers, were reimbursed. Today, Maggie’s family is complete and they are grateful for the support they received along the way. Read More


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