Free Meals for Rockland Foster & Adoptive Families on November 18th
New City, NY – County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Social Services Patrick Frawley announce that for the 15th year the Rockland County Department of Social Services’ (RCDSS) Children’s Services Unit will join with local Wendy’s locations in Nanuet and West Haverstraw on Wednesday, November 18th, to celebrate National Adoption Month and increase awareness of the need for foster families.
Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas was adopted as an infant, which had a lifelong impact on him, and as a result he spent much of his life promoting the cause of adoption. In 1992, he founded the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption based on his belief that every child deserves a safe, loving, and permanent family.
On November 18th, Wendy’s restaurants in Nanuet and West Haverstraw will provide free meals to foster and adoptive families in Rockland in honor of Dave Thomas. The restaurants are operated by Wenesco Restaurants; owners Kevin Woodside and Phillip Anastos are carrying on Dave Thomas’ legacy in our communities.
Foster home recruitment is a key element to the success of adoptions in our diverse county. Over the past 15 years, 99 children in Rockland County have found their forever homes with the assistance and support of stakeholders like Wendy’s.
“We are grateful to Wendy’s for partnering with us for the 15th consecutive year to raise awareness of the need for caring and loving foster homes and to recognize the tireless efforts and compassion of our adoptive and foster care parents,” said Patrick A. Frawley, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Social Services.
If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a foster parent or the adoption process, please stop by Wendy’s on Wednesday, November 18th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at either location:
• Wendy’s, 90 Route 59 in Nanuet
• Wendy’s, 125 Route 9W in West Haverstraw
“Fostering a child is a truly special opportunity to change a young person’s life,” said County Executive Ed Day. “I urge anyone who has ever thought of being a foster parent to get more information about what a truly special gift for would be both you and the child.”
Anyone interested in becoming a foster parent can visit the Department of Social Services website at FosterRockland.com.
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