5 reasons you won’t adopt from foster care, and why they’re wrong

Posted on April 13, 2023

“It’s too expensive.”  “Children in foster care are too set in their ways to blend in with my family.”  “I’m not married, so I can’t adopt, right?”  “I don’t want to deal with the child’s family of origin or the child welfare system — it’s all just too complicated!”  It’s importa

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The Bond of Family: Johnathan and Patty’s Story

Posted on April 4, 2023

Arizona — Johnathan and Patty were placed in foster care due to neglect as their biological mother struggled with drug addiction. Scared for their future, Johnathan vividly remembers the night they were removed from their house.  “It was just me and my little sister,” said Johnathan. “I was pre

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Every Child Deserves A Permanent Family: Pippa’s Story

Posted on January 12, 2023

Toronto, Canada Born in Hong Kong, Pippa was abandoned and moved to an orphanage at birth. Before she was 2 years old, Pippa was adopted and brought to Toronto, Canada. Sadly, she experienced severe abuse and neglect by that family and was placed in foster care.  Pippa waited more than eight ye

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Rob Geen Named Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Board of Trustees Chair

Posted on January 11, 2023

Foundation committed to finding permanent homes for the more than 140,000 children waiting in North America’s foster care systems Columbus, Ohio — The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption announced today that Rob Geen, has been elected as chair of its board of trustees.   Geen formerly serv

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Jelani Freeman Joins Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Board of Trustees

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Foundation committed to finding permanent homes for the more than 140,000 children waiting in North America’s foster care systems Columbus, Ohio — The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national non-profit public charity, today welcomed Jelani Freeman as a member of its board of trustees, servin

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Rich Krumholz Joins Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Board of Trustees

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Foundation committed to finding permanent homes for the more than 140,000 children waiting in North America’s foster care systems Columbus, Ohio — The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national non-profit public charity, today welcomed Rich Krumholz as a member of its board of trustees, serving

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Kris Kaffenbarger Joins Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Board of Trustees

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Foundation committed to finding permanent homes for the more than 140,000 children waiting in North America’s foster care systems Columbus, Ohio — The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national non-profit public charity, today welcomed Kris Kaffenbarger as a member of its board of trustees, ser

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If The Walls Could Talk – TV


The teen featured in this TV PSA bravely shared their lived experiences prior to being placed into foster care. If the Walls Could Talk aims to shine a light on the circumstances from which children are removed and placed into foster care. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption works tirelessly to

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