Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s Post

This #NationalFosterCareDay, the team at Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is wearing blue to show support for youth in foster care and to raise awareness about the urgent need for #FosterCareAdoption. Reply 💙 if you believe that every child deserves a permanent home and a loving family!

Congratulations, American Express, for being a 2024 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace 👏 Organizations like American Express are leading the way in making #Adoption and #FosterCare a supported option for every working parent. Survey scores are based on financial reimbursement, paid leave and employee eligibility. See the full list: https://lnkd.in/gsNwVqbV

We are grateful for everyone who contributed to the success of last month’s Crooked Can Carnival benefiting the Foundation’s mission! #ThankYou to CROOKED CAN BREWING COMPANY, LLC, event sponsors and all who attended. Your incredible support allows us to keep serving the longest-waiting children in #FosterCare ❤️

More than 30 years ago, our founder, Dave Thomas, made the commitment to help find loving, safe and permanent homes for the longest-waiting children in #FosterCare. We are honored to carry on his legacy. Happy Birthday, Mr. Thomas! ❤️

Every day, more than 50 young people age out of #FosterCare. With nowhere to turn for support, these youth are at a high risk of negative outcomes, such as homelessness and unemployment. Last month, staff from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption gathered to pack Fresh Start Kits for Caring for Kids, Inc. These kits are filled with household supplies that help ease the transition to adulthood for youth who age out of care. Thank you to our staff who donated items and their time to make a difference ❤️

We believe that permanency is life-changing for children waiting in #FosterCare.

“Legal permanency is forever. That child will actually have a family forever because they deserve it.” Hear from Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiters as they share the importance of legal permanency. Drop a 💙 in the comments if you believe in the importance of a #PermanentFamily for every child waiting in #FosterCare.

Supported by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiters are dedicated to finding forever homes for children lingering in foster care. Send then a thank you note for their continued work to find permanency for the longest-waiting children in foster care. Get started: https://lnkd.in/gHfnFbqS

After being placed in #FosterCare due to abuse and parental substance use, Preston spent five long years waiting for a #ForeverFamily.  Fortunately, Preston’s journey changed when he was referred to the Foundation’s signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, and was adopted by his foster parents, Melissa and David. Today, Preston has the love and stability of a permanent home ❤️ "Everyone that did help me, helped me a lot and I never thought I would get to this point," shared Preston. "On adoption day, I was like, ‘It's actually going to be permanent.’” Read more: https://lnkd.in/ghDgResz