Failed or disrupted adoptions are heartbreaking all the way around.
The Dave Thomas Foundation (the hamburger and adoption people) and Jockey International (the underwear people) have partnered to offer the FREE guide, A Step-by-Step Guide to Post-Adoption. The former developed the guide, and funding from the latter has made distribution possible.
From a press release:
The guide defines the types of resources available for parents after the adoption is finalized, how to select and locate providers, and what to do if no resources exist in their community. It also includes recommendations of other national non-profit organizations that can help.
Jockey International, Inc. Chairman and CEO, Debra S. Waller, believes the new publication is a critical link for parents to gain information and access to post-adoption resources. "It is heartbreaking to know that without post-adoption services, ten to fifteen percent of adoptions will fail each year. Every family deserves the support and resources to help them succeed," she explained. "Jockey is proud to support this informative guide that helps adoptive parents take the first steps to strengthening their families.
Since 2005, Jockey has donated more than $1.2 million in financial and in-kind support to charities supporting post adoption services throughout the U.S.
Geared toward foster-adoptions, this free resource can be ordered online or by calling (800) ASK-DTFA.
For more info:
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Comments
What great information, thank you for sharing. I have passed it on.
I think it's great that these two organizations saw the need for such a resource AND, more importantly, put their money where their mouths were.
Thanks for sharing this information!
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