What does Dave Thomas Foundation do?

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a nonprofit public charity established in 1992 by Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's. The Foundation's mission is to increase adoptions from North America's foster care systems, focusing on finding permanent homes for children at high risk, including older youth, siblings, and those with special needs. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, it also has a branch in Canada, created in 2003. The Foundation runs several programs to support its mission, including Wendy’s Wonderful Kids®, which funds recruiters using a child-focused model to help place hard-to-adopt children. It also engages in awareness campaigns, advocacy efforts, and provides resources and grants to families and child welfare agencies. The Foundation has successfully facilitated over 13,000 adoptions and continues to work closely with Wendy's, benefiting from their long-standing partnership.