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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A Family That Stays: Bridgett’s Story
As classmates enjoyed their holiday parties and treats, conversation buzzed about everyone’s plans... -
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Coming Full Circle: My Adoption Story
It wasn’t until the end of my NFL career that I decided to look for my birth mother. I wanted to know... -
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This Is My Room: Marisol’s Story – TV
The PSA campaign, “This Is My Room,” shares Marisol’s journey from foster care to being... -
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This Is My Room: Bridgett’s Story – Radio
The PSA campaign, “This Is My Room,” highlights the stories of Marisol and Bridgett and their journeys... -
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This Is My Room: Marisol’s Story – Radio
The PSA campaign, “This Is My Room,” highlights the stories of Marisol and Bridgett and their journeys... -
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Laying Down Fears to Become a Family: Kyleigh’s Story
“I want to be a teacher,” Kyleigh said. “And if I didn’t have a parent, then I don’t think... -
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Celebrating Siblings Brought Together Through Adoption
We celebrate the bond of siblings brought together through foster care adoption with help from our generous... -
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My World Is So Much Brighter
The Foundation originally shared Maci’s adoption story in October 2018. We caught up with her in June... -
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Building Forever Families: Adoption Preparedness
Breaking down the ‘why’ behind certain behaviors allows families to consider the context of a child...