Friends of the Children help Jeremiah focus his energies on positive outcomes

A young student wearing safety goggles uses a pipette to transfer liquid between two clear plastic cups in a classroom or laboratory setting.

Jeremiah is a star student and loves science. He’s also a natural athlete and excels at football. His abilities in sport bolstered his confidence and he’s popular at school and in his community. He currently has three siblings and his mom is expecting a new baby in the spring. The family recently lost their grandmother […]

Antonio receives the full support of his Foster Parents

A young man with short dark hair smiles outdoors, wearing a light sweater with a blue and orange argyle pattern. Green foliage is blurred in the background.

Antonio loves music and hanging out with friends. Antonio became involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) due to sexualized behaviors with a family member, and is currently on probation. Antonio no longer has any family involvement, and is now in foster care. He is also restricted in the activities that he can participate […]

Thompson Launches Enhanced Residential Treatment Center

A group of six teenagers stands closely together outdoors, smiling and looking at the camera.

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Thompson Child & Family Focus (Thompson) recently launched its Enhanced Residential Treatment Center program that prioritizes family functioning and aftercare to prevent repeat stays for youth with significant behavioral health challenges. The program targets adolescents ages 11 to 17 in need of residential care, often the most highly traumatized youth in […]