Supporting Child Welfare Professionals

A Permanent Family is Possible for Every Child Waiting in Foster Care.

Child welfare professionals understand that every child deserves a permanent, loving family. But the often difficult nature of this work combined with barriers in the system perpetuates the belief that it’s not possible to achieve permanency for all children.

Through decades of serving the longest-waiting children in foster care, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has seen first-hand that when child welfare professionals work together, we can find safe, permanent homes for every child.

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Hear insights from child welfare professionals who are achieving permanency for the youth they serve.

Overcoming Obstacles on the Path to Permanency: MACIE’S EXPERIENCE

Macie, a Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiter, discusses how she overcomes obstacles to reunify children with their family of origin … when it is a safe option.

A Judicial Officer’s Role: MAGISTRATE LENSKI

Magistrate Lenski shares the importance of engaging a child’s family of origin in achieving legal permanency.

No matter their story, every child needs the support of a permanent family.

You’re Never Too Old for Family: EM’S STORY

Em lived in and out of foster care since she was a toddler and would often shut down the idea of being adopted. With help from her adoption recruiter, Macie, Em now has a permanent family. 

Adoption Means I Have a Family: ATHANIAL’S STORY

Athanial spent 12 years in foster care, often separated from his brother Levie. Fortunately, they were reunited with the support of a team of child welfare professionals.

THANK YOU, CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS!

Stories of Impact

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