Children are placed in foster care after enduring abuse, neglect, parental drug use and other issues, and many have experienced countless layers of trauma, grief and loss in their lives.

The priority of the foster care system is to reunite children with their families after they have worked through challenges. But when a judge has ruled that it is unsafe for a child to return to their family of origin, they need someone to step forward to adopt them. That’s where the Foundation’s work begins.

Thank you for being a member of the Foundation’s caring community of supporters who make this life-changing work possible. There are many ways you can get involved to make a difference in the life of a child waiting for a family.

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Consider becoming a foster or adoptive parent. View our step-by-step guide to learn more and get started on the journey.

View Guide

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Pack Care Kits for children lingering in foster care who need essential hygiene items.

Pack Care Kits

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Organize a card-writing activity or send a digital note of thanks to Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiters.

Thank a Recruiter

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Host a fundraiser benefiting the Foundation.

Fundraise

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Raise awareness about the urgent need for foster care adoption.

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