An Evening of Hearts and Hope; Families Thrive Gala

An Evening of Hearts and Hope

2025 Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Heart Gallery

Families Thrive

The 2025 Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Heart Gallery highlights children across New York State who are waiting for permanent, loving adoptive families. Each photo offers a glimpse into their personalities, strengths, and hopes for the future.

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Check out our 2025 Wendy's Wonderful Kids Heart Gallery, produced by Ashford Films

At Families Thrive, we believe every child deserves a safe, loving home. Through compassionate and therapeutic foster care, adoption, and family support services across New York State, we walk alongside youth and families with the support they need to thrive.

This year’s Heart Gallery honors the resilience, individuality, and hope of the children in the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program. We invite you to learn more, share their stories, and consider how you can help build pathways to permanency for children in foster care.

If you are interested in adoption or want to learn more about the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program, please contact our team at info@familiesthriveinc.org

2025 Wendy's Wonderful Kids (Heart Gallery)

The incredible children waiting to be adopted through the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program.

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Learn More About our 2026 Gala Here!

Families Thrive

Interested in sponsoring? Or donating an item for our auction? Or just want to buy a ticket and enjoy the fun? All information can be found here.