The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is dedicated to finding forever families for the more than 140,000 children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States and Canada. The Foundation works closely with child welfare advocates and policymakers, provides free adoption journey resources, and raises awareness through social media, ad campaigns, public service announcements and events.
With help from our caring donors, we are urgently working to expand the reach of our national awareness campaigns and signature programs. We could not do this life-changing work without you.
Dramatically increase the number of adoptions of children waiting in North America’s foster care systems.
Every child will have a permanent home and a loving family.
“These children are not someone else’s responsibility. They are our responsibility.”
Every child deserves a safe, loving and permanent family.
No child should linger in foster care or leave the system without a permanent family.
Every child is adoptable.
Meet the Foundation team working every day to advance our mission on behalf of children lingering in foster care. If you’re interested in joining our team to help, check out our careers page to see our current openings.
Read highlights of our impact together. Stories from youth and supporters will warm your heart.
The Foundation earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, recognizing our commitment to good governance, financial transparency and other best practices. We are proud to be accredited by the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, a GuideStar Platinum participant and a CharityWatch Top-Rated Charity.
