The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption partnered with RTI International to survey employers across the United States to conduct the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace survey.
The 18th annual 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list includes a diverse group of organizations, representing 22 industries. Read the press release to learn more.
Participants were scored based on three criteria: financial reimbursement (45%), paid leave (45%) and the percentage of employees eligible for those benefits (10%). Employers that completed the survey offer an average of $16,422 in financial reimbursement for adoption costs, up 10% from 2023. The average amount of paid leave is 9.6 weeks, an increase of 6% since 2023. The amount of paid leave offered to foster parents also grew to an average of 9.7 weeks, up 3% from last year. More companies are incorporating foster parent leave into their overall paid leave program and offering them the same amount of time off as adoptive and biological parents.
Forever Family is a permanent emeritus status granted to The Wendy’s Company for their unparalleled commitment to adoption and adoption benefits.