Prevention, Family and Communities: How to Implement a Radical Shift in Child Welfare
In conjunction with Jody Grutza of Grutza Consulting, LLC, THompson hosted a webinar to discuss how states, counties and providers can move towards a broad radical shift in child welfare, utilizing the Family First Prevention Services Act implementation as one vehicle to get there. During the webinar Children’s Bureau Associate Commissioner, Jerry Milner, lays out […]
Long Term Success with Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is the most rigorously tested treatment for abused children. Research has shown that 80% of children show significant improvement in less than 16 weeks. With the inclusion of caregiver support, research also shows improved parental distress, support, and depression compared to supportive treatments. Each year, Thompson selects a handful of […]
Long Term Success with Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is the most rigorously tested treatment for abused children. Research has shown that 80% of children show significant improvement in less than 16 weeks. With the inclusion of caregiver support, research also shows improved parental distress, support, and depression compared to supportive treatments. Each year, Thompson selects a handful of […]
Kenan Cottage – Isaac’s New Start
Isaac’s mother left shortly after he was born, resulting in a very close bond with his father. Due to negative peer influences, Isaac became involved in substance abuse, and later the court system. His father’s own substance abuse led to the determination that he could not provide a stable home environment. Isaac was removed and […]
The Duke Endowment Grant for Foster Care Expansion into Eastern NC
This article was published on WSOTV website by Kevin Campbell, Public Affairs Manager. Thompson Child & Family Focus was recently awarded a three-year grant of $484,168 by the trustees of The Duke Endowment to expand foster care in three eastern North Carolina counties: New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender. Thompson will grow needed foster home capacity […]
Thompson to continue the mission of the Family Impact Fund (FIF)
From July 1, 2020 Thompson Child & Family Focus will continue the mission of the Family Impact Fund (FIF)