Why Power Struggles Happen within Foster Homes and How to Address Them – An Interview with Jenn Stout
Many new foster parents note that as they transition youth into their homes, a power struggle dynamic begins to occur. Why does this happen? Foster Care Program Director Jenn Stout offers her thoughts, as well as some ideas on how to address the inevitable power struggles that occur when fostering. In this short interview segment, […]
Avoiding Projection as a First-Time Foster Parent – An Interview with Jenn Stout
What does it mean to “project” as a parent? Learn from Foster Care Program Director Jenn Stout, who explains why first-time foster parents should avoid this behavior when bringing in a youth. In this short interview segment, we sit with Foster Care Program Director Jenn Stout to ask some of the most common questions and […]
Thompson Recognizes National Foster Care Month with TFCO – An Interview with Program Supervisor Julius Mack
An Interview with TFCO Program Supervisor Julius Mack Last year, Thompson added Treatment Care Foster-Oregon (TFCO) to serve North Carolina teens. Learn more about this program from TFCO Program Supervisor Julius Mack by clicking the video below. As Thompson recognizes National Foster Care Month, we highlight the increased need for foster homes in North Carolina, […]
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 […]
Henry transforms with love, stability and support of Foster Care Parents
Henry is an energetic 3 year old who just wanted attention and love. Henry and his younger half-sibling were removed from their mother for severe neglect as she’d locked them in a room with no contact with people. In their first two months, they had already been through three placements due to Henry’s extraordinarily high […]
Colin finds a forever home
Colin loves everything about music – listening to music, playing music and making up tunes on almost anything that can make a sound. This love has been a key tool in his treatment and coping skills. Colin has been in DSS custody for over three years – removed from his mother into foster care due […]