Adoption and Foster Care Services and Resources

Dave Thomas Foundation - Foundation established in 1992 by Wendy's restaurant owner, Dave Thomas, with the goal of helping every American foster child find a permanent loving home. 

Wendy's Wonderful Kids - Program sponsored by the Dave Thomas Foundation that employs the best adoption caseworkers in the nation to work on behalf of the foster care children that have waited the longest to be placed in a home.

Minnesota Adopt -  Online searchable database listing children in Minnesota available for adoption. Also includes a Help Line for adoptive families in crisis

Minnesota Department of Human Services: Adoption - Website provides guidance to Minnesotans on the adoption process

Minnesota Dept. of Human Services: Foster Care- Website provides guidance to Minnesotans on the state's foster care program

IRS - Provides helpful information on the tax credits available to individuals and families who adopt

AdoptUSKids- Website provides helpful information on all aspects of foster care and adoption as well as a national database to children waiting for forever families.

CCAI- Official website of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. Provides information on DC internship opportunities available to foster care children.