Keith gets support from Friends of the Children
Keith loves to play outdoors, listen to music, and play video games. He is also interested to become a dentist. Keith is at grade level in reading and math. At age 4, Keith’s father was sent to prison and is serving a life sentence, prior to this they had a close bond. Keith hides his […]
Thompson Welcomes New Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Cecilia Haag
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Thompson Child & Family Focus (Thompson) welcomes a new member to its Executive Leadership Team, Cecilia Haag, who brings a diverse career background and skill set. Haag will join the organization as the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer (CSO), becoming a member of the Executive Leadership Team. “We could not be […]
Lisa’s Foster Care Family don’t give up on her
Lisa is a very smart girl who thrives on structure, and will rise to any challenge. She is an active ROTC member and will soon complete the DSS 18-21 LINKS Program. She can also be strong willed and quick to judge. Lisa entered foster care as a young teen, and was separated from her siblings, […]
Therapeutic foster care allowed Ronnie to heal in a family environment.
Ronnie is like most teens and loves to play video games. He is passionate about finding a job and becoming independent. Ronnie has been in foster care for 4 years, and struggles being apart from his father, who he has a strong bond with. After entering foster care, Ronnie’s behavior escalated due to the frustration […]
Wraparound helps Giovanni get back on track
Giovanni loves to sing and is an active member of his church choir. He is 17 years old and on target to graduate next year with his class and has the goal of pursuing a career in the military. He lives with his mother, and despite his frequent anger outbursts, defiance and disrespectful behavior, they […]
Aaliyah gets the parenting support she needed
Aaliyah is a new mother and wants the best possible start and future for her young daughter. Aaliyah was diagnosed with conduct disorder as a child and is determined to provide the best environment for her child to reduce the risk of her daughter following this diagnosis. She is a domestic abuse survivor and initially […]