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A Parent’s Perspective: Emilie’s Story

Emilie's childhood home was filled with children to play with. Her parents were a safe foster family...
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Building Bright Futures for Youth in Foster Care

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption believes that every child deserves a permanent family and the...
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A Forever Family for Zach

For five long years, Zach moved between his family of origin and foster care with no permanent place...
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The Freedom to Dream Big: Conner’s Story

Placed in foster care when he was 7 years old, Conner spent nearly half of his life longing for a permanent...
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Survey: Parental support is vital to children’s educational success in K-12 and beyond

A survey commissioned by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption shows how heavily children in the U.S....

By The Foundation
August 1, 2024
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Going for the Gold for Children Waiting in Foster Care: Kenny Bednarek’s Story

Kenny Bednarek is an American track and field sprinter and two-time Olympian competing in the Paris 2024...
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Forming Unbreakable Bonds Toward Hope and Healing: Preston’s Story

After being placed in foster care due to abuse, Preston waited five long years for a loving, forever...
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Changing the Journey: Ellie’s story

Born into a family in which she suffered years of abuse, Ellie missed three years of school before being...
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Watch this caring teacher become an instant dad to four siblings

By USA Today
June 16, 2024

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