Parent & Caregiver
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is committed to providing useful resources for foster and adoptive parents and caregivers.
Explore our resources available below.
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Guide
Finding Forever Families: A Step-by-Step Guide to Adoption
This resource offers a step-by-step guide to beginning the adoption journey (PDF available in English and Spanish). -
Guide
A Step-by-Step Guide to Post-Adoption
Bringing a child into your family can be the most rewarding and joyful event of your life, and permanency... -
Guide
Financial Resources for Adoptive Families
Read the answers to frequently asked questions and preview financial resources available to support families...
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Blog
You’re Never Too Old for Family: Em’s Story
"Having someone love me unconditionally solidified that there was no way that I wasn't going to be adopted,"... -
News
November is National Adoption Month
Sheletta is chatting with Rita Soronen, President & CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, about... -
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Georgia family’s adoption story highlights need for permanent homes
November is National Adoption Month, a time to highlight children who are still waiting for permanent... -
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Adoption partnership aims to boost ‘forever families’ in Tennessee
In Tennessee, 459 children in the foster care system still need permanent homes and a new adoption partnership... -
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Lifting Arizona children up during National Adoption Month
During National Adoption Month, one Arizona mother has given three kids a new home and is calling on... -
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Darryl “DMC” McDaniels’ Adoption Story
My life has been one heck of a journey. You probably know me as DMC, the King of Rock. But I want to... -
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National Adoption Month: 4 Ways to Help
November is National Adoption Month, a special time to celebrate families that have grown through adoption... -
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How a Letter of Support Led to Family: Shannon’s Adoption Story
The letter the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption sent me planted a seed of hope that changed the course... -
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Finding Community and Purpose: DeMarion’s Story
“After adoption, I feel like I have purpose. I feel like my mom is guiding me to make healthy, safe...