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140 Years of Impact: How Thompson Is Building the Future of Child and Family Services
This May, Thompson marks 140 years of serving children and families. That’s a milestone worth honoring. But the real story isn’t about the past...
Beyond the Blue Pinwheel: What Child Abuse Prevention Really Looks Like
Every April, blue pinwheels pop up in front of buildings, fill social media feeds, and line lawns in quiet, colorful rows. They’re the national...
Strong Families Don’t Need Fixing. They Need Support.
Every February, Family Support Awareness Month reminds us of something child- and family-serving professionals know well: strong families thrive when they have the right...
International Volunteer Day: Bridging a Community to the Children Who Need It Most
At Thompson, we believe a child’s story is not defined by their beginnings. Some beginnings are heavy with trauma, instability, or circumstances they never...
Giving Tuesday Isn’t a Trend — It’s a Lifeline
Giving Tuesday comes once a year, but for the children and families we serve, the needs show up every single day. This day isn’t...
When the Holidays Hurt: Standing in the Gap for Children in Foster Care Across the Southeast
As CEO of Thompson, I’m often reminded that titles like Senator, CEO, and General come with weight and responsibility. But during the holiday season,...