The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a national nonprofit public charity focused on finding permanent families for children waiting in North America’s foster care systems. It uses evidence-based programs, public awareness campaigns, and grantmaking to increase foster care adoptions.
Child welfare, foster care adoption, adoption recruitment, permanency for children in foster care, family support services, and related child welfare policy reform.
Primarily supported by private donations, charitable contributions, grants, and fundraising partnerships.
Founded by Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas; closely associated with Wendy’s and its charitable support; programs and partnerships include Wendy’s Wonderful Kids, National Adoption Day, and the Adoption-Friendly Workplace initiative.
Non-profit public charity
