Compassionate Care Supports Foster Children’s Mental Health

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For many children living in foster care, the experience is profoundly challenging, marred by trauma and instability. Enduring significant or repeated upheavals can have long-term effects on a child’s mental and emotional health – sometimes lasting a lifetime. At Thompson, we’re working hard to flip the script on foster care outcomes – to make entering […]

Friends of the Children – Charlotte give Lisa’s whole family the support they need

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Lisa loves to experience new things, she is interested in learning new things, visiting new places, and trying new foods. Lisa is insecure about her appearance and struggles to feel accepted by her peers. She frequently questions relationships, her cultural background, and other environments. Lisa was born and raised in Charlotte, and lives with her […]