In 2017, Mathew, an employee of Cardinal Health, and his wife Jessica became foster parents to a baby boy named Blake. From the moment the couple laid eyes on him, they knew he was meant to be part of their family. At 18 months old, Blake entered the couple’s lives, and they have been by his side ev
In 2020, Andrea became a licensed foster parent for older youth — a decision that would ultimately change her life. Shortly after obtaining her license, Andrea met 10-year-old Kaylen. Kaylen had been in foster care for three years and was longing for a permanent home. It wasn’t lon
“It’s too expensive.” “Children in foster care are too set in their ways to blend in with my family.” “I’m not married, so I can’t adopt, right?” “I don’t want to deal with the child’s family of origin or the child welfare system — it’s all just too complicated!” It’s importa
Foundation focused on finding permanent homes for children who have been in foster care the longest Columbus, Ohio — The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national nonprofit public charity, is proud to announce that more than 1,500 Ohio children who lingered in foster care now have permanent, l
Arizona — Johnathan and Patty were placed in foster care due to neglect as their biological mother struggled with drug addiction. Scared for their future, Johnathan vividly remembers the night they were removed from their house. “It was just me and my little sister,” said Johnathan. “I was pre
