DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION A Forever Family for Zach. For five long years, Zach moved between his biological family and foster care with no permanent place to call home. Fortunately, Zach’s journey changed when he was adopted at age 11 through the Foundation’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® program in West Virginia. Now 19, he is thriving in college on a full

scholarship.

ABOUT US – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION About Us. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is the only public nonprofit charity in the United States that is focused exclusively on foster care adoption. Through its signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids®, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who are dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes

for

RESEARCH – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION The 2017 Canadian Adoption Attitudes Survey was commissioned by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to determine Canadians’ level of awareness and. knowledge, as well as attitudes and behavior toward adoption and foster care. The Foundation partnered with Nielsen to survey more than 1,007 Canadian adults. A similar survey was conducted

in

2020 100 BEST ADOPTION-FRIENDLY WORKPLACES LIST The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption partnered with RTI International to survey employers across the United States to conduct the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace survey. The 14th annual 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list includes a diverse group of organizations, representing 23 industries. Read the press release to

learn more.

WWK AGENCY SEARCH

Through the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® (WWK) program, the Foundation provides funding to adoption agencies to hire recruiters who are dedicated to finding adoptive homes for children in foster care across the U.S. and Canada. ADOPTION-FRIENDLY BENEFITS IN THE WORKPLACE From simple education activities to implementing a robust adoption benefits program, workplace support of adoption not only increases awareness about the issues confronting our most vulnerable children, but also provides critical support for families formed through

adoption.

SAMPLE ADOPTION BENEFITS PROPOSAL FOR EMPLOYEES Sample Adoption Benefits Proposal for Employees. Help make your organization an adoption-friendly workplace. Employees can use this sample proposal in making the case that offering adoption benefits is the right thing to do. Download. CHILDREN ARE WAITING: FOSTERING AND ADOPTING FROM FOSTERSEE MORE ON DAVETHOMASFOUNDATION.ORG

RITA SORONEN

Ms. Soronen is a nationally recognized child welfare advocate. She has testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on the importance of foster care adoption. A requested national speaker on the topics of children, the child welfare system and social innovation, Ms. Soronen has been a featured presenter at events for

the Adoption

2017 US NATIONAL ADOPTION ATTITUDES SURVEY 2017 us adoption attitudes survey . conducted by harris poll on behalf of the dave thomas foundation for adoption . february 2017 DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION A Forever Family for Zach. For five long years, Zach moved between his biological family and foster care with no permanent place to call home. Fortunately, Zach’s journey changed when he was adopted at age 11 through the Foundation’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® program in West Virginia. Now 19, he is thriving in college on a full

scholarship.

ABOUT US – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION About Us. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is the only public nonprofit charity in the United States that is focused exclusively on foster care adoption. Through its signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids®, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who are dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes

for

RESEARCH – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION The 2017 Canadian Adoption Attitudes Survey was commissioned by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to determine Canadians’ level of awareness and. knowledge, as well as attitudes and behavior toward adoption and foster care. The Foundation partnered with Nielsen to survey more than 1,007 Canadian adults. A similar survey was conducted

in

2020 100 BEST ADOPTION-FRIENDLY WORKPLACES LIST The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption partnered with RTI International to survey employers across the United States to conduct the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace survey. The 14th annual 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list includes a diverse group of organizations, representing 23 industries. Read the press release to

learn more.

WWK AGENCY SEARCH

Through the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® (WWK) program, the Foundation provides funding to adoption agencies to hire recruiters who are dedicated to finding adoptive homes for children in foster care across the U.S. and Canada. ADOPTION-FRIENDLY BENEFITS IN THE WORKPLACE From simple education activities to implementing a robust adoption benefits program, workplace support of adoption not only increases awareness about the issues confronting our most vulnerable children, but also provides critical support for families formed through

adoption.

SAMPLE ADOPTION BENEFITS PROPOSAL FOR EMPLOYEES Sample Adoption Benefits Proposal for Employees. Help make your organization an adoption-friendly workplace. Employees can use this sample proposal in making the case that offering adoption benefits is the right thing to do. Download. CHILDREN ARE WAITING: FOSTERING AND ADOPTING FROM FOSTERSEE MORE ON DAVETHOMASFOUNDATION.ORG

RITA SORONEN

Ms. Soronen is a nationally recognized child welfare advocate. She has testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on the importance of foster care adoption. A requested national speaker on the topics of children, the child welfare system and social innovation, Ms. Soronen has been a featured presenter at events for

the Adoption

2017 US NATIONAL ADOPTION ATTITUDES SURVEY 2017 us adoption attitudes survey . conducted by harris poll on behalf of the dave thomas foundation for adoption . february 2017 CANADA – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION Children enter foster care through no fault of their own because of abuse or neglect. They deserve a safe, loving home. As our founder, Dave Thomas, always said, “These children are not someone else’s responsibility. They are our responsibility.”. Download our step-by-step guide to learn more and get started on the adoption

journey.

ABOUT US – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION About Us. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is the only public nonprofit charity in the United States that is focused exclusively on foster care adoption. Through its signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids®, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who are dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes

for

WWK AGENCY SEARCH

Through the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® (WWK) program, the Foundation provides funding to adoption agencies to hire recruiters who are dedicated to finding adoptive homes for children in foster care across the U.S. and Canada.

2019 ANNUAL REPORT

Dear Friends, In the 2019 annual report, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is pleased to highlight the signature programs, partnerships and awareness-building efforts that are helping to achieve our vision: every child will have a permanent home and loving family. We are now 36 months into an ambitious 12-year business plan to expand the reach of our Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® program WENDY’S WONDERFUL KIDS® Wendy's Wonderful Kids®. Through our signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who use a child-focused model to find permanent homes for children in foster care. Independent research has proven the model to be up to 3x more effective at serving children who have been in DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is the only public nonprofit charity in the United States that is focused exclusively on foster care adoption. Right now, more than 120,000 children are waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States. We are working against the clock to find permanent homes for these children before they age NEVER TOO OLD FOR A FAMILY Never too old for a family. Personal and professional experiences have taught us that you never outgrow the need for a family. At the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, we know that sentiment is especially true. Adult adoption, where a person is legally adopted after his or her eighteenth birthday, provides young adults aging out of the child DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION Give in Honor or Memory. Give a Planned Gift. Donate Stocks. Frosty Key Tags. For just $2, you can help find adoptive homes for children in foster care and enjoy free Jr. Frosty treats in 2021. 85% of every Frosty Key Tag sold will benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Valid until 12/31/21 only at participating locations in the

U.S.

ADOPTION-FRIENDLY WORKPLACE EMPLOYER TOOLKIT Adoption-Friendly Workplace Employer Toolkit. Year-after-year, organizations are raising the bar with their adoption benefits to attract, support and retain employees. This toolkit offers information and resources, such as a sample policy, financial reimbursement form, news release and more, to become an adoption-friendly workplace.

Download.

ADOPTION BENEFITS: THE SILENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ISSUE Adoptions benefits are easy to implement and include paid leave or unpaid leave, financial assistance for adoption expenses, and/or workplace recognition and celebration of families formed through adoption. And once an employer is on board, they are our best advocates. For example, an executive at Patagonia said, “Children deserve good parents. DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION A Forever Family for Zach. For five long years, Zach moved between his biological family and foster care with no permanent place to call home. Fortunately, Zach’s journey changed when he was adopted at age 11 through the Foundation’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® program in West Virginia. Now 19, he is thriving in college on a full

scholarship.

ABOUT US – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION About Us. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is the only public nonprofit charity in the United States that is focused exclusively on foster care adoption. Through its signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids®, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who are dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes

for

RESEARCH – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION The 2017 Canadian Adoption Attitudes Survey was commissioned by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to determine Canadians’ level of awareness and. knowledge, as well as attitudes and behavior toward adoption and foster care. The Foundation partnered with Nielsen to survey more than 1,007 Canadian adults. A similar survey was conducted

in

2020 100 BEST ADOPTION-FRIENDLY WORKPLACES LIST The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption partnered with RTI International to survey employers across the United States to conduct the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace survey. The 14th annual 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list includes a diverse group of organizations, representing 23 industries. Read the press release to

learn more.

WWK AGENCY SEARCH

Through the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® (WWK) program, the Foundation provides funding to adoption agencies to hire recruiters who are dedicated to finding adoptive homes for children in foster care across the U.S. and Canada. SAMPLE ADOPTION BENEFITS PROPOSAL FOR EMPLOYEES Sample Adoption Benefits Proposal for Employees. Help make your organization an adoption-friendly workplace. Employees can use this sample proposal in making the case that offering adoption benefits is the right thing to do. Download. ADOPTION-FRIENDLY BENEFITS IN THE WORKPLACE From simple education activities to implementing a robust adoption benefits program, workplace support of adoption not only increases awareness about the issues confronting our most vulnerable children, but also provides critical support for families formed through

adoption.

CHILDREN ARE WAITING: FOSTERING AND ADOPTING FROM FOSTERSEE MORE ON DAVETHOMASFOUNDATION.ORG

RITA SORONEN

Ms. Soronen is a nationally recognized child welfare advocate. She has testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on the importance of foster care adoption. A requested national speaker on the topics of children, the child welfare system and social innovation, Ms. Soronen has been a featured presenter at events for

the Adoption

2017 US NATIONAL ADOPTION ATTITUDES SURVEY 2017 us adoption attitudes survey . conducted by harris poll on behalf of the dave thomas foundation for adoption . february 2017 DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION A Forever Family for Zach. For five long years, Zach moved between his biological family and foster care with no permanent place to call home. Fortunately, Zach’s journey changed when he was adopted at age 11 through the Foundation’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® program in West Virginia. Now 19, he is thriving in college on a full

scholarship.

ABOUT US – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION About Us. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is the only public nonprofit charity in the United States that is focused exclusively on foster care adoption. Through its signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids®, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who are dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes

for

RESEARCH – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION The 2017 Canadian Adoption Attitudes Survey was commissioned by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to determine Canadians’ level of awareness and. knowledge, as well as attitudes and behavior toward adoption and foster care. The Foundation partnered with Nielsen to survey more than 1,007 Canadian adults. A similar survey was conducted

in

2020 100 BEST ADOPTION-FRIENDLY WORKPLACES LIST The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption partnered with RTI International to survey employers across the United States to conduct the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace survey. The 14th annual 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list includes a diverse group of organizations, representing 23 industries. Read the press release to

learn more.

WWK AGENCY SEARCH

Through the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® (WWK) program, the Foundation provides funding to adoption agencies to hire recruiters who are dedicated to finding adoptive homes for children in foster care across the U.S. and Canada. SAMPLE ADOPTION BENEFITS PROPOSAL FOR EMPLOYEES Sample Adoption Benefits Proposal for Employees. Help make your organization an adoption-friendly workplace. Employees can use this sample proposal in making the case that offering adoption benefits is the right thing to do. Download. ADOPTION-FRIENDLY BENEFITS IN THE WORKPLACE From simple education activities to implementing a robust adoption benefits program, workplace support of adoption not only increases awareness about the issues confronting our most vulnerable children, but also provides critical support for families formed through

adoption.

CHILDREN ARE WAITING: FOSTERING AND ADOPTING FROM FOSTERSEE MORE ON DAVETHOMASFOUNDATION.ORG

RITA SORONEN

Ms. Soronen is a nationally recognized child welfare advocate. She has testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on the importance of foster care adoption. A requested national speaker on the topics of children, the child welfare system and social innovation, Ms. Soronen has been a featured presenter at events for

the Adoption

2017 US NATIONAL ADOPTION ATTITUDES SURVEY 2017 us adoption attitudes survey . conducted by harris poll on behalf of the dave thomas foundation for adoption . february 2017 CANADA – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION Children enter foster care through no fault of their own because of abuse or neglect. They deserve a safe, loving home. As our founder, Dave Thomas, always said, “These children are not someone else’s responsibility. They are our responsibility.”. Download our step-by-step guide to learn more and get started on the adoption

journey.

ABOUT US – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION About Us. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is the only public nonprofit charity in the United States that is focused exclusively on foster care adoption. Through its signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids®, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who are dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes

for

WWK AGENCY SEARCH

Through the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® (WWK) program, the Foundation provides funding to adoption agencies to hire recruiters who are dedicated to finding adoptive homes for children in foster care across the U.S. and Canada. WENDY’S WONDERFUL KIDS® Wendy's Wonderful Kids®. Through our signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who use a child-focused model to find permanent homes for children in foster care. Independent research has proven the model to be up to 3x more effective at serving children who have been in

2019 ANNUAL REPORT

Dear Friends, In the 2019 annual report, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is pleased to highlight the signature programs, partnerships and awareness-building efforts that are helping to achieve our vision: every child will have a permanent home and loving family. We are now 36 months into an ambitious 12-year business plan to expand the reach of our Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® program

BOARD & STAFF

Jhonny Mercado Blair Miller Scott L. Moeschberger, Ph.D. Sean Niklas M. Coley O’Brien Todd Penegor Josh Sell Wendy Thomas Gavin Waugh

Tamika Williams

DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION Give in Honor or Memory. Give a Planned Gift. Donate Stocks. Frosty Key Tags. For just $2, you can help find adoptive homes for children in foster care and enjoy free Jr. Frosty treats in 2021. 85% of every Frosty Key Tag sold will benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Valid until 12/31/21 only at participating locations in the

U.S.

ADOPTION-FRIENDLY WORKPLACE EMPLOYER TOOLKIT Adoption-Friendly Workplace Employer Toolkit. Year-after-year, organizations are raising the bar with their adoption benefits to attract, support and retain employees. This toolkit offers information and resources, such as a sample policy, financial reimbursement form, news release and more, to become an adoption-friendly workplace.

Download.

ADOPTION BENEFITS: THE SILENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ISSUE Adoptions benefits are easy to implement and include paid leave or unpaid leave, financial assistance for adoption expenses, and/or workplace recognition and celebration of families formed through adoption. And once an employer is on board, they are our best advocates. For example, an executive at Patagonia said, “Children deserve good parents. A GUIDE TO CHILD-FOCUSED RECRUITMENT Introduction For the more than 137,000 children who entered foster care in the U.S. and Canada as a result of child abuse, neglect or abandonment and are not DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION A Forever Family for Zach. For five long years, Zach moved between his biological family and foster care with no permanent place to call home. Fortunately, Zach’s journey changed when he was adopted at age 11 through the Foundation’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® program in West Virginia. Now 19, he is thriving in college on a full

scholarship.

CANADA – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTIONWENDY'S PARTNERSHIPPROGRAMSGIFTS OF STOCKPLANNED GIFTSBOARD & STAFFDOCUMENTS Children enter foster care through no fault of their own because of abuse or neglect. They deserve a safe, loving home. As our founder, Dave Thomas, always said, “These children are not someone else’s responsibility. They are our responsibility.”. Download our step-by-step guide to learn more and get started on the adoption

journey.

ABOUT US – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION About Us. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is the only public nonprofit charity in the United States that is focused exclusively on foster care adoption. Through its signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids®, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who are dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes

for

RESEARCH – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION The 2017 Canadian Adoption Attitudes Survey was commissioned by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to determine Canadians’ level of awareness and. knowledge, as well as attitudes and behavior toward adoption and foster care. The Foundation partnered with Nielsen to survey more than 1,007 Canadian adults. A similar survey was conducted

in

WENDY’S WONDERFUL KIDS® Wendy's Wonderful Kids®. Through our signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who use a child-focused model to find permanent homes for children in foster care. Independent research has proven the model to be up to 3x more effective at serving children who have been in FINDING FOREVER FAMILIES: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ADOPTION The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption believes that every child deserves a safe, loving and permanent family. Whether you are an adoption professional, a prospective adoptive parent or someone simply interested in learning more about the process, this guide offers valuable information and resources to help you make a difference in the life of a child. JOBS – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION We’re always looking for qualified individuals to join our team. For a listing of our current openings at the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, visit our Human Resources portal. If you have additional questions, please contact our Human Resources Department at jobs@davethomasfoundation.org. Top. DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION Give in Honor or Memory. Give a Planned Gift. Donate Stocks. Frosty Key Tags. For just $2, you can help find adoptive homes for children in foster care and enjoy free Jr. Frosty treats in 2021. 85% of every Frosty Key Tag sold will benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Valid until 12/31/21 only at participating locations in the

U.S.

RITA SORONEN

Ms. Soronen is a nationally recognized child welfare advocate. She has testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on the importance of foster care adoption. A requested national speaker on the topics of children, the child welfare system and social innovation, Ms. Soronen has been a featured presenter at events for

the Adoption

2017 US NATIONAL ADOPTION ATTITUDES SURVEY 2017 us adoption attitudes survey . conducted by harris poll on behalf of the dave thomas foundation for adoption . february 2017 DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION A Forever Family for Zach. For five long years, Zach moved between his biological family and foster care with no permanent place to call home. Fortunately, Zach’s journey changed when he was adopted at age 11 through the Foundation’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® program in West Virginia. Now 19, he is thriving in college on a full

scholarship.

CANADA – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTIONWENDY'S PARTNERSHIPPROGRAMSGIFTS OF STOCKPLANNED GIFTSBOARD & STAFFDOCUMENTS Children enter foster care through no fault of their own because of abuse or neglect. They deserve a safe, loving home. As our founder, Dave Thomas, always said, “These children are not someone else’s responsibility. They are our responsibility.”. Download our step-by-step guide to learn more and get started on the adoption

journey.

ABOUT US – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION About Us. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is the only public nonprofit charity in the United States that is focused exclusively on foster care adoption. Through its signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids®, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who are dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes

for

RESEARCH – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION The 2017 Canadian Adoption Attitudes Survey was commissioned by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to determine Canadians’ level of awareness and. knowledge, as well as attitudes and behavior toward adoption and foster care. The Foundation partnered with Nielsen to survey more than 1,007 Canadian adults. A similar survey was conducted

in

WENDY’S WONDERFUL KIDS® Wendy's Wonderful Kids®. Through our signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who use a child-focused model to find permanent homes for children in foster care. Independent research has proven the model to be up to 3x more effective at serving children who have been in FINDING FOREVER FAMILIES: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ADOPTION The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption believes that every child deserves a safe, loving and permanent family. Whether you are an adoption professional, a prospective adoptive parent or someone simply interested in learning more about the process, this guide offers valuable information and resources to help you make a difference in the life of a child. JOBS – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION We’re always looking for qualified individuals to join our team. For a listing of our current openings at the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, visit our Human Resources portal. If you have additional questions, please contact our Human Resources Department at jobs@davethomasfoundation.org. Top. DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION Give in Honor or Memory. Give a Planned Gift. Donate Stocks. Frosty Key Tags. For just $2, you can help find adoptive homes for children in foster care and enjoy free Jr. Frosty treats in 2021. 85% of every Frosty Key Tag sold will benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Valid until 12/31/21 only at participating locations in the

U.S.

RITA SORONEN

Ms. Soronen is a nationally recognized child welfare advocate. She has testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on the importance of foster care adoption. A requested national speaker on the topics of children, the child welfare system and social innovation, Ms. Soronen has been a featured presenter at events for

the Adoption

2017 US NATIONAL ADOPTION ATTITUDES SURVEY 2017 us adoption attitudes survey . conducted by harris poll on behalf of the dave thomas foundation for adoption . february 2017 CANADA – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION Children enter foster care through no fault of their own because of abuse or neglect. They deserve a safe, loving home. As our founder, Dave Thomas, always said, “These children are not someone else’s responsibility. They are our responsibility.”. Download our step-by-step guide to learn more and get started on the adoption

journey.

FINDING FOREVER FAMILIES: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ADOPTION The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption believes that every child deserves a safe, loving and permanent family. Whether you are an adoption professional, a prospective adoptive parent or someone simply interested in learning more about the process, this guide offers valuable information and resources to help you make a difference in the life of a child. 2020 100 BEST ADOPTION-FRIENDLY WORKPLACES LIST The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption partnered with RTI International to survey employers across the United States to conduct the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace survey.. The 14th annual 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list includes a diverse group of organizations, representing 23 industries. WENDY’S PARTNERSHIP For more than 25 years, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has had a special relationship with Wendy’s® built on a shared commitment to achieving Dave Thomas’ vision that every child has a permanent home and loving family. CHRIS GARRAH JOINS DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION Burlington, ON — The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption-Canada recently welcomed Chris Garrah, a partner at the law firm of McMillan LLP in Toronto, as a member of its board of directors. “Every child deserves a loving, forever family and the chance for a bright future,” said Chris. “I am honored for the opportunity to serve on the Foundation’s board of directors and help give more DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION Give in Honor or Memory. Give a Planned Gift. Donate Stocks. Frosty Key Tags. For just $2, you can help find adoptive homes for children in foster care and enjoy free Jr. Frosty treats in 2021. 85% of every Frosty Key Tag sold will benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Valid until 12/31/21 only at participating locations in the

U.S.

ADOPTION-FRIENDLY WORKPLACE EMPLOYER TOOLKIT Adoption-Friendly Workplace Employer Toolkit. Year-after-year, organizations are raising the bar with their adoption benefits to attract, support and retain employees. This toolkit offers information and resources, such as a sample policy, financial reimbursement form, news release and more, to become an adoption-friendly workplace.

Download.

5 REASONS YOU WON’T ADOPT FROM FOSTER CARE, AND WHY THEY “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?” A GUIDE TO CHILD-FOCUSED RECRUITMENT Introduction For the more than 137,000 children who entered foster care in the U.S. and Canada as a result of child abuse, neglect or abandonment and are not WENDY’S WONDERFUL KIDS CHILD-FOCUSED RECRUITMENT MODEL Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Child-Focused Recruitment Model 2 4. Removing children from the caseload: Placement in residential, therapeutic or other congregate care does not require removal from the DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION A Forever Family for Zach. For five long years, Zach moved between his biological family and foster care with no permanent place to call home. Fortunately, Zach’s journey changed when he was adopted at age 11 through the Foundation’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® program in West Virginia. Now 19, he is thriving in college on a full

scholarship.

CANADA – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTIONWENDY'S PARTNERSHIPPROGRAMSGIFTS OF STOCKPLANNED GIFTSBOARD & STAFFDOCUMENTS Children enter foster care through no fault of their own because of abuse or neglect. They deserve a safe, loving home. As our founder, Dave Thomas, always said, “These children are not someone else’s responsibility. They are our responsibility.”. Download our step-by-step guide to learn more and get started on the adoption

journey.

ABOUT US – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION About Us. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is the only public nonprofit charity in the United States that is focused exclusively on foster care adoption. Through its signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids®, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who are dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes

for

RESEARCH – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION The 2017 Canadian Adoption Attitudes Survey was commissioned by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to determine Canadians’ level of awareness and. knowledge, as well as attitudes and behavior toward adoption and foster care. The Foundation partnered with Nielsen to survey more than 1,007 Canadian adults. A similar survey was conducted

in

WENDY’S WONDERFUL KIDS® Wendy's Wonderful Kids®. Through our signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who use a child-focused model to find permanent homes for children in foster care. Independent research has proven the model to be up to 3x more effective at serving children who have been in FINDING FOREVER FAMILIES: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ADOPTION The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption believes that every child deserves a safe, loving and permanent family. Whether you are an adoption professional, a prospective adoptive parent or someone simply interested in learning more about the process, this guide offers valuable information and resources to help you make a difference in the life of a child. JOBS – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION We’re always looking for qualified individuals to join our team. For a listing of our current openings at the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, visit our Human Resources portal. If you have additional questions, please contact our Human Resources Department at jobs@davethomasfoundation.org. Top. DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTIONDAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOSTER CAREDAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION WAITING CHILDRENDAVE THOMAS ADOPTION FOUNDATIONDAVE THOMAS ADOPTION STORYDAVE THOMAS FACTSWENDY S DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FROSTY Give in Honor or Memory. Give a Planned Gift. Donate Stocks. Frosty Key Tags. For just $2, you can help find adoptive homes for children in foster care and enjoy free Jr. Frosty treats in 2021. 85% of every Frosty Key Tag sold will benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Valid until 12/31/21 only at participating locations in the

U.S.

RITA SORONEN

Ms. Soronen is a nationally recognized child welfare advocate. She has testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on the importance of foster care adoption. A requested national speaker on the topics of children, the child welfare system and social innovation, Ms. Soronen has been a featured presenter at events for

the Adoption

2017 US NATIONAL ADOPTION ATTITUDES SURVEY 2017 us adoption attitudes survey . conducted by harris poll on behalf of the dave thomas foundation for adoption . february 2017 DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION A Forever Family for Zach. For five long years, Zach moved between his biological family and foster care with no permanent place to call home. Fortunately, Zach’s journey changed when he was adopted at age 11 through the Foundation’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® program in West Virginia. Now 19, he is thriving in college on a full

scholarship.

CANADA – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTIONWENDY'S PARTNERSHIPPROGRAMSGIFTS OF STOCKPLANNED GIFTSBOARD & STAFFDOCUMENTS Children enter foster care through no fault of their own because of abuse or neglect. They deserve a safe, loving home. As our founder, Dave Thomas, always said, “These children are not someone else’s responsibility. They are our responsibility.”. Download our step-by-step guide to learn more and get started on the adoption

journey.

ABOUT US – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION About Us. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is the only public nonprofit charity in the United States that is focused exclusively on foster care adoption. Through its signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids®, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who are dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes

for

RESEARCH – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION The 2017 Canadian Adoption Attitudes Survey was commissioned by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to determine Canadians’ level of awareness and. knowledge, as well as attitudes and behavior toward adoption and foster care. The Foundation partnered with Nielsen to survey more than 1,007 Canadian adults. A similar survey was conducted

in

WENDY’S WONDERFUL KIDS® Wendy's Wonderful Kids®. Through our signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who use a child-focused model to find permanent homes for children in foster care. Independent research has proven the model to be up to 3x more effective at serving children who have been in FINDING FOREVER FAMILIES: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ADOPTION The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption believes that every child deserves a safe, loving and permanent family. Whether you are an adoption professional, a prospective adoptive parent or someone simply interested in learning more about the process, this guide offers valuable information and resources to help you make a difference in the life of a child. JOBS – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION We’re always looking for qualified individuals to join our team. For a listing of our current openings at the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, visit our Human Resources portal. If you have additional questions, please contact our Human Resources Department at jobs@davethomasfoundation.org. Top. DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTIONDAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOSTER CAREDAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION WAITING CHILDRENDAVE THOMAS ADOPTION FOUNDATIONDAVE THOMAS ADOPTION STORYDAVE THOMAS FACTSWENDY S DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FROSTY Give in Honor or Memory. Give a Planned Gift. Donate Stocks. Frosty Key Tags. For just $2, you can help find adoptive homes for children in foster care and enjoy free Jr. Frosty treats in 2021. 85% of every Frosty Key Tag sold will benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Valid until 12/31/21 only at participating locations in the

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Ms. Soronen is a nationally recognized child welfare advocate. She has testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on the importance of foster care adoption. A requested national speaker on the topics of children, the child welfare system and social innovation, Ms. Soronen has been a featured presenter at events for

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2017 US NATIONAL ADOPTION ATTITUDES SURVEY 2017 us adoption attitudes survey . conducted by harris poll on behalf of the dave thomas foundation for adoption . february 2017 CANADA – DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION Children enter foster care through no fault of their own because of abuse or neglect. They deserve a safe, loving home. As our founder, Dave Thomas, always said, “These children are not someone else’s responsibility. They are our responsibility.”. Download our step-by-step guide to learn more and get started on the adoption

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FINDING FOREVER FAMILIES: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ADOPTION The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption believes that every child deserves a safe, loving and permanent family. Whether you are an adoption professional, a prospective adoptive parent or someone simply interested in learning more about the process, this guide offers valuable information and resources to help you make a difference in the life of a child. 2020 100 BEST ADOPTION-FRIENDLY WORKPLACES LIST The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption partnered with RTI International to survey employers across the United States to conduct the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace survey.. The 14th annual 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list includes a diverse group of organizations, representing 23 industries. WENDY’S PARTNERSHIP For more than 25 years, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has had a special relationship with Wendy’s® built on a shared commitment to achieving Dave Thomas’ vision that every child has a permanent home and loving family. CHRIS GARRAH JOINS DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION Burlington, ON — The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption-Canada recently welcomed Chris Garrah, a partner at the law firm of McMillan LLP in Toronto, as a member of its board of directors. “Every child deserves a loving, forever family and the chance for a bright future,” said Chris. “I am honored for the opportunity to serve on the Foundation’s board of directors and help give more DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION Give in Honor or Memory. Give a Planned Gift. Donate Stocks. Frosty Key Tags. For just $2, you can help find adoptive homes for children in foster care and enjoy free Jr. Frosty treats in 2021. 85% of every Frosty Key Tag sold will benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Valid until 12/31/21 only at participating locations in the

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ADOPTION-FRIENDLY WORKPLACE EMPLOYER TOOLKIT Adoption-Friendly Workplace Employer Toolkit. Year-after-year, organizations are raising the bar with their adoption benefits to attract, support and retain employees. This toolkit offers information and resources, such as a sample policy, financial reimbursement form, news release and more, to become an adoption-friendly workplace.

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5 REASONS YOU WON’T ADOPT FROM FOSTER CARE, AND WHY THEY “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?” A GUIDE TO CHILD-FOCUSED RECRUITMENT Introduction For the more than 137,000 children who entered foster care in the U.S. and Canada as a result of child abuse, neglect or abandonment and are not WENDY’S WONDERFUL KIDS CHILD-FOCUSED RECRUITMENT MODEL Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Child-Focused Recruitment Model 2 4. Removing children from the caseload: Placement in residential, therapeutic or other congregate care does not require removal from the

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TONYA’S MESSAGE OF HOPE Tonya spent six long years in foster care before she was adopted at age 12 through the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® program in North Carolina. She bravely agreed to share her story because she wants to inspire hope in other children who are still waiting to be adopted. “I’m glad that I have a family that actually wants me and loves me as much as I love them,”

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Rita Soronen, President & CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, and Wendy Wonderful Kids recruiter, Shantell Lewis, were interviewed about why children in foster care are particularly vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis. “Most of our children come from low-income backgrounds,” Shantell shared. “Sometimes, they’re staying between different places. They’re taking the subway. So they’re putting themselves out there where they’re at risk of contracting the disease.”

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