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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...

By The Foundation
March 18, 2025
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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...

By The Foundation
March 17, 2025
Research

Child Welfare Perceptions About Achieving Legal Permanency

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption first commissioned The Harris Poll in 2022 to survey child welfare...

March 12, 2025
Blog

5 Myths About Foster Care Adoption

Unfortunately, myths surrounding foster care and adoption can give many potential parents pause. With...

By The Foundation
March 5, 2025
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The Lasting Impact of Adoption Recruiters

The impact of Wendy’s Wonderful Kids adoption recruiters is felt most by the youth they serve. Teenagers...

By The Foundation
March 4, 2025
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Offering Adoption Benefits at Work is a Win-Win for Recruitment and Retention

Looking to gain a competitive edge when trying to attract and retain top talent? Take a look at how your...

By The Foundation
February 28, 2025
Blog

From Chaos to Community: Finding My Place in the World

Through all these challenges, I discovered an unexpected resilience buried deep inside me. I began to...

By Kayla Becker
February 24, 2025
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Dave Thomas adoption foundation hits milestone

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption announced that its Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program has helped...

By NBC4
February 19, 2025
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Dave Thomas Foundation reaches milestone, finds homes for 15,000 children

The Foundation’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® program serves youth most at risk of aging out of foster...

By 10TV Columbus OH
February 17, 2025

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