How Medicaid Cuts Could Impact Families in the Southeast
The potential cuts to Medicaid represent more than just budgetary adjustments; they pose a significant threat to the health and well-being of millions of Americans. Children, families, and communities stand to lose critical support, making it imperative for policymakers to consider the long-term consequences of these decisions. Protecting Medicaid is not just about preserving a […]
Thompson Secures $2M Grant to Launch Therapeutic Foster Care in SC
Columbia, SC – January 1, 2025 – Thompson, a nonprofit organization with over 140 years of experience transforming lives through foster care, mental health, and prevention services is proud to announce the receipt of two significant grants totaling over $2.2 million. Generously provided by The Duke Endowment and The Leon Levine Foundation, this funding will […]
Friends of the Children – Charlotte provide Savannah and her family with the support they need
Savannah is a positive young lady who enjoys life and having fun. At school, her favorite subject is science and she aspires to becomes a burn surgeon as she suffered burns as a 5-year old. Savannah and her three younger brothers live with their grandmother; their father passed away last year and their mother is […]
Friends of the Children – Charlotte give Lisa’s whole family the support they need
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 […]
Thompson’s Placement Stability Unit helps get Samantha back on track
Samantha was once focused on dance but this changed when she was placed in a foster home separate from her older sister. She ran away from her foster home and became homeless. Her sister tried to keep in touch, but life on the streets led Samantha to involvement with drugs and crime. Law enforcement eventually […]
Family Education team supports Joel in enrolling in Parenting Wisely classes
Joel works hard to provide for his teenage daughter. He is a single father and finds it challenging to communicate with his teens as they grow and evolve to become independent young adults. These communication difficulties led to an altercation between Joel and his daughter that resulted in physical discipline. He received a referral from […]