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
This guide offers an overview of resources to help your child and family thrive in post adoption. -
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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Adoption eligibility myths
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The Cost of Adoption – and Strategies to Pay for It
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How much does the average adoption cost? A breakdown by state and country
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Three brothers adopted to create new ‘forever family’
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How adoptees, parents can access adoption support groups and mental health services