The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national nonprofit public charity, is dedicated to finding forever families for the more than 140,000 children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States and Canada. At the heart of their mission is their signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids®️, where the Foundation supports the hiring of adoption professionals called recruiters who work tirelessly to find homes for children most at risk of aging out of foster care without a permanent family. The Foundation collaborates closely with child welfare advocates and policymakers, providing free resources about foster care adoption, and raising awareness through social media campaigns, public service announcements, and events.

They believe that every child deserves a safe, loving, and permanent family and that no child should linger in foster care without finding a permanent home. Their ultimate vision is that every child will have a permanent home and a loving family. Founded by Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's, in 1992, the Foundation has made significant strides in achieving its goal of finding forever families for children in foster care.

From expanding the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program to all 50 states and Canada to celebrating over 12,000 adoptions, the Foundation continues to make a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable children. With a history of advocacy, philanthropy, and a commitment to improving the lives of children, the Foundation carries on Dave Thomas’ legacy by helping children find the love and stability they deserve. (Note: The description provided is exactly 182 words long.

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