Every day, more than 50 young people age out of foster care in the United States without the stability and security of a permanent, loving family. Before the COVID-19 crisis, one in five youth who aged out experienced homelessness and only 50% were employed at age 24. Now, many are also navigating t
Columbus, Ohio — The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national nonprofit public charity, is proud to announce that more than 500 children have been adopted from foster care in North Carolina through its signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids®, in partnership with Children’s Home Society of
Michael, Roman and Lilliana often lived in separate foster homes as their biological parents struggled with addiction. By the time the siblings were ages 9, 8 and 6, they had spent more than half their lives apart, longing for a permanent place to call home. “It was really tiring, having to pack up
This article was originally published by Lauren Mixon from WDTN in Dayton, OH. With the holiday season upon us, many Americans tend to find themselves in a giving spirit. One group that could use some extra love and support this year is children in the foster care system. President & CEO
This article by Emma Scott Moran was originally published in The Columbus Dispatch. Despite problems created for many nonprofit groups during the coronavirus pandemic, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has continued on its mission to dramatically increase the number of children
Michael adopted three siblings from foster care with support from employee benefits provided by Farmers Insurance®. He shared his story to encourage other organizations to consider becoming an adoption-friendly workplace. Michael, second from right, pictured with his family at an event for Farmers I
By Rita L. Soronen, President & CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Having a safe place to call home means everything — especially during the COVID-19 crisis. But every day, too many youth age out of foster care without ever knowing the security and stability of a forever family. With
An actor, producer, model and advocate, Cody has appeared on hit television series, such as Criminal Minds, House M.D. and Teen Wolf. He is sharing his adoption story to speak up for children still waiting in foster care. My name is Cody Saintgnue. Through my work in the entertainment industry, I’ve
Columbus, Ohio — The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national nonprofit public charity, is proud to announce that more than 500 children have been adopted from foster care in Kentucky through its signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids®, in partnership with the Kentucky Department for Commu
Arleigh was placed in foster care in Florida after suffering years of abuse and neglect. “I felt like I was lost,” Arleigh shares. “I gave up so many times to the point where I wanted to disappear.” At age 16, Arleigh was referred to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids p
