Changing the Journey: Before & After Adoption
With help from our supporters, the Foundation’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® program is dedicated to finding forever homes for the longest-waiting children in foster care. Before being adopted, these young people experienced heartbreaking loss and often lived in fear of what their futures might hold.
Hear from some of the youth served by our program who are now looking toward their bright futures … with the love and stability of a permanent family ☀️
“To me, adoption means to have a family. I feel really happy that I get to grow up in the same family as my brother.” — Athanial
“After I was adopted, I felt secure and not alone. I finally had a family that loved me and took care of me, and I didn’t really have to take care of myself anymore.” — Bridgett
“I feel safe here.” — Sean
“Being able to wake up in the same place every day is surreal … I don’t even have words to describe that.” — Em
“It feels like a dream. It feels amazing. Now that I’m adopted, I tend to think about my future.” — Marisol
“I have never felt so loved or accepted. After adoption, I feel like I have purpose. I feel like my mom is guiding me to make healthy, safe choices. I am so blessed.” — DeMarion
“After I got adopted, there’s actually people there for me, and I can trust and rely on people.” — Johnathan
“After I got adopted, I felt good because I have a forever home, and I don’t have to worry about moving or anything.” — Hailey
“It’s a big journey, but I’m getting the help I need. I’m happier. They’re really pushing me to my fullest and they’re helping, and I just feel like I can really change the world and impact it now.” — Maya
“After adoption, I felt happy. There was hope. Adoption to me … it kind of means everything.” — Levie (Athanial’s brother)
Thank you for believing in and helping to realize our vision of a permanent home and a loving family for every child.
