Thompson History

What began over one hundred years ago as an orphanage was a loving response by North Carolina Episcopalians to a need they recognized and took to heart. Through the years, the Thompson philosophy remains constant: we believe in the God-given worth of children and in our calling to help them flourish. 


Founding of Thompson

Consecration of Saint Mary’s Chapel
Goldsboro Group Home opens
Agency moves to new campus on Saint Peter's Lane and services expand to treat emotionally disturbed children
Chapel of the Holy Family completed on the Saint Peter's Lane campus
Foster Care program launched
Thompson Child Development
Center opens in North Charlotte
The Child Development Center at
Hope Haven opens nearby

"Let the Children Come to Me"
Capital Campaign for Thompson

Thompson launches its new program to treat Attachment Disorder and attachment-related issues

Thompson Children's Home changes its name to Thompson Child & Family Focus to more effectively communicate the Agency's array of services

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