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Started Jul 6, 2009
Were you your child's foster parent first?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Marsha Wagner Jul 10, 2009.
boundaries in open adoption?
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Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Awards $7.75 Million in 2009 Grants
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption announced today a total of $7,750,000 United States grants issued this year, including $7,223,000 from Wendy's Wonderful Kids, the Foundation's signature program. In addition, $594,700 was awarded to Wendy's Wonderful Kids grantees in Canada. The remaining $480,000 in U.S. grants provided critical funds to qualified national organizations aggressively working to move children from foster care into safe, nurturing and permanent adoptive… Continue
Posted on July 6, 2009 at 6:52am
Creating An Adoption Lifebook
copyright 2007 Joanne Greco
Your childs lifebook is their story. It’s their past, present and future. It’s a record of their life though words, photographs, memorabilia, artwork and more. There is no wrong way to do a lifebook. It’s really more of a concept. If your child is old enough to participate in helping to put together their lifebook, encourage them to do so. It is great way for open up lines of communication about how they feel about having been adopted, feelings they… Continue
Your childs lifebook is their story. It’s their past, present and future. It’s a record of their life though words, photographs, memorabilia, artwork and more. There is no wrong way to do a lifebook. It’s really more of a concept. If your child is old enough to participate in helping to put together their lifebook, encourage them to do so. It is great way for open up lines of communication about how they feel about having been adopted, feelings they… Continue
Posted on July 4, 2009 at 8:38am
New PSAs to Encourage Adoption of Children from Foster Care
The Advertising Council, HHS’ AdoptUsKids Launch New PSAs to Encourage Adoption of Children from Foster Care
The Advertising Council, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and AdoptUsKids, announced today the launch of a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) designed to encourage prospective parents to consider adoption from foster care and raise awareness about the children who are currently… Continue
The Advertising Council, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and AdoptUsKids, announced today the launch of a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) designed to encourage prospective parents to consider adoption from foster care and raise awareness about the children who are currently… Continue
Posted on June 29, 2009 at 6:47pm — 1 Comment
Enjoy A Frosty This Weekend And Support Adoption
This Father’s Day Weekend (June 20-21), Wendy’s is helping consumers treat Dad and help foster children at the same time. Wendy’s third annual Father’s Day Frosty Weekend provides an easy and tasty way to support the cause of foster care adoption and help the more than 129,000 children in the U.S. who are waiting for the love of forever families.
During Father’s Day Weekend, Wendy’s will donate 50¢ from every Frosty product sold to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption (DTFA), a… Continue
During Father’s Day Weekend, Wendy’s will donate 50¢ from every Frosty product sold to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption (DTFA), a… Continue
Posted on June 19, 2009 at 5:54am — 2 Comments
Support Adoption And Send A Free E-card For Fathers Day
It's no secret that I am a big supporter of the work The Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption does. Now you can help and it won't cost you a thing. :)
Create and send a free fathers days e-card, or choose a celebrity created one through their site Frosty Card and Wendy's will donate 25 cents to
The Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption.
Father's day is this Sunday so stop by their… Continue
Create and send a free fathers days e-card, or choose a celebrity created one through their site Frosty Card and Wendy's will donate 25 cents to
The Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption.
Father's day is this Sunday so stop by their… Continue
Posted on June 18, 2009 at 4:29pm — 1 Comment
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