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Organizations recognized among the 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces and Adoption Advocates of 2026 have demonstrated their commitment to making foster care and adoption supported options for every working parent. These organizations know that just as every child deserves a safe, permanent home, all parents deserve support and time to bond with their child. Their commitment to offering these benefits helps make that possible.

Hear more from leaders about why this support matters:

Ally Financial

“At Ally, ‘Do It Right’ is how we approach everything we do, and it starts with doing right by our teammates. Families are created in so many different ways, and our job is to make sure adoption is a real, supported option, not just a nice idea. We’re honored the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption named us a Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace, but what I’m proudest of is helping more employees see that this kind of support is possible, and worth it, for the working parents on their own teams.”
— Nader Salah, Executive Director, Total Rewards

Deutsche Bank

“At Deutsche Bank, we recognize that there is no single path to building a family. Employees build their families in many ways, and our benefits are designed to support them wherever their journey begins. Offering adoption reimbursement reflects our commitment to ensuring all parents have access to meaningful support as they grow their families.”
— Jackie McNeil, Head of Benefits, Americas

Ferring Pharmaceuticals

“This recognition reinforces our belief that a truly inclusive workplace is one that supports families at every stage, through all paths to parenthood. At Ferring, we’re proud to stand behind employees who choose adoption and to provide benefits that make those journeys more accessible.”
— Purvi Tailor, Vice President, Human Resources

Franklin Electric Co Inc. 

“Over the years, many of our employees shared pieces of their personal adoption journeys with us. Adding fertility and adoption benefits came directly from listening to those stories. We realized that for some employees, the path to parenthood can involve unexpected challenges, long timelines and significant costs. We also realized that our benefits didn’t always reflect the reality of those experiences.

This decision wasn’t about checking a box or following a trend. It was about acknowledging that families are created in many ways, and that those paths deserve real support and not just kind words. At the end of the day, benefits are about people. And this one is very much about supporting people through some of the most meaningful moments in their lives.”
— Chelle Turner-Bales, Benefits & Retirement Manager

Highlights for Children

“At Highlights for Children, we believe children are the world’s most important people — and that belief carries real responsibility. Offering adoption and foster care benefits is one way we live our values, by standing beside employees who open their hearts and homes to children seeking safety, love and belonging. When children are supported, families are strengthened, and futures are changed forever.”
— Kent Johnson (CEO) and Julie Beckman (CHRO)

Hilton Grand Vacations

“We’re truly proud to be recognized yet again by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption for the strength of our adoption benefits. This honor reflects our ‘Putting People First’ philosophy and the family-centered culture we strive to foster every day. Our team members remain at the heart of HGV, and I’m grateful for the meaningful ways we continue to support adoptive parents and families.”
— Pia Cornejo, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer

Northwoods

“At Northwoods, we talk a lot about elevating humanity and that has to start with our own people. Families aren’t built one way, and adoption and foster care shouldn’t come with extra barriers for working parents. That’s why we’re committed to providing meaningful support that gives our employees the time, flexibility and peace of mind to focus on what matters most: building strong families, creating stability and giving children the love, support and a home every child deserves.”
— Jill Nemoir, CEO

NVIDIA

“Every year, we are proud to hear from families that have expanded because of our strong support. NVIDIA believes there is no single path to building a family. Whether through childbirth, IVF, adoption or surrogacy, our responsibility is to provide meaningful support. When people have the resources, support and flexibility to build their families, they can do their life’s work.”
— Kristin Major, Chief Human Resources Officer

VML

“At VML, the sense of family runs deep, and we are dedicated to being there for our people as they navigate important life milestones. That’s why we proudly offer robust adoption and parental leave benefits that reflect the caring culture at the heart of VML. These benefits are designed not only to meet employee needs, but also to make a meaningful difference in their lives and ensure our people are fully supported as they embark on their parenthood journeys.”
— Annmarie Burnette, Managing Director, Employee Benefits

Wellstar Health

“We’re committed to creating a culture where team members feel supported not only in the work they do, but in the lives they’re building outside of it. Growing a family through adoption is a deeply meaningful journey, and we recognize the unique challenges that can come with the process. That’s why we remain committed to providing benefits that help ease financial and personal burdens along the way. It’s a privilege to support our team members through these important milestones, and we are proud to stand steadfast beside our working parents.
— David Jones, EVP Chief People Officer

Congratulations to all of the 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces and Adoption Advocates of 2026. If your organization doesn’t yet offer adoption and foster care benefits, download our free toolkit to learn more about how to get the conversation started. A simple conversation could be life-changing, both for employees and for a child waiting for a family.