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Room to Grow: Sean’s Story

Sean finally feels at home in a room of his very own. “I feel like Laura and Dave really care about...
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From Baby X to Beloved: Sherrie’s Story

In that moment, having my parents’ support took on a whole new meaning for me — a reminder that blood...
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5 Things People Get Wrong About Single-Parent Adoption and Foster Care

Single people who want to foster or adopt a child for a wide variety of reasons, but there might be some...

By Parents
July 30, 2025
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Laying Down Fears to Become a Family: Kyleigh’s Story

“I want to be a teacher,” Kyleigh said. “And if I didn’t have a parent, then I don’t think...
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A Family That Stays: Bridgett’s Story

As classmates enjoyed their holiday parties and treats, conversation buzzed about everyone’s plans...
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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...
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My World Is So Much Brighter

The Foundation originally shared Maci’s adoption story in October 2018. We caught up with her in June...
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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...
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...

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