Greetings Permanency Champions, Story of the Week: Bethany’s Dramatic Improvement - “Bethany” came to Maryvale in 2013 as she was in desperate need of hope, love and healing. She had been moved from facility to facility and was even placed in … [Continue reading] about Permanency in the News – Week of 04/14/14
We are abandoning children in foster care. By Rita Soronen
Powerful piece written by Rita Soronen - President and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption In 2012 in the United States, 23,439 children in foster care turned 18 and were "emancipated" or "aged out." In simple terms, most of them were … [Continue reading] about We are abandoning children in foster care. By Rita Soronen
Permanency in the News – Week of 04/07/14
Greetings Permanency Champions, Stories of the Week: Video: Boy surprises Texas news anchor who helped him find adoptive parents When Texas boy Ke'onte Cook was 10 years old, he didn't think he'd ever find a home that would be his forever. … [Continue reading] about Permanency in the News – Week of 04/07/14
Permanency in the News – Week of 03/31/14
Greetings Permanency Champions, Story of the Week: Yesenia and Carla: A Quinceanera Wish for A Forever Home This week on Wednesday's Child, we watch as a community of caring individuals and businesses come together in support of two … [Continue reading] about Permanency in the News – Week of 03/31/14
Permanency in the News – Week of 03/24/14
Wendy's Restaurant Getting Serious about Adoption Foundation Since Dave Thomas' death in 2002, Wendy's has continued to support the foundation with various methods including charity golf tournaments and other fundraisers like collection bucket … [Continue reading] about Permanency in the News – Week of 03/24/14