National adoption foundation reaches 10,000 milestone
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is celebrating 10,000 adoptions, including 274 in Oregon and 295 in Washington.
Author: Jon Goodwin
Updated: 8:43 PM PST February 18, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. — For Rita Soronen, every day is a worthwhile battle.
“I get to come to work every day and do exactly what I've always wanted to do: be an advocate for children, and I get to do it across the United States,” she said.
Soronen is the president and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Based in Ohio, the foundation offers grants to organizations across the country to carry out their child-focused recruitment model. This month, Soronen and her staff are celebrating a huge accomplishment.