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Willian loves to learn

Young boy with short dark hair and glasses sits indoors by a window, looking at the camera with a neutral expression. A blurred natural landscape is visible outside.

Willian loves learning, and is constantly looking for opportunities for academic stimulation. When schools moved to virtual learning in the Spring, the shorter hours of educational contact were not always enough, and he is too young to be able to fulfil this desire for learning independently. He lives with his mother and two younger siblings, […]

Patricia finally agrees to therapy

A woman sits between two children, holding a yellow book as they read together and look at the pages.

At the age of 9, Patricia entered foster care due to domestic violence in the home. She moved through four foster homes and endured unfortunate verbal, physical, and sexual abuse. She has since suffered with anger issues. This resulted in her arrest for assault with a deadly weapon with a minor present. When released, she […]

The pandemic is an opportunity to help kids build resilience

An adult facing a young boy outside, both wearing protective face masks. The adult holds the boy by the shoulders as they make eye contact.

This article was published In Charlotte Business Journal website by By Kristi Pikiewicz  – Ph.D. Registered Psychotherapist Resilience is an oft sought-after word these days. Seemingly everywhere we turn, there is some measure of forces bearing down upon us, increasing stress, anxiety, and depression. This reality is all too often exasperated in the lives of our children. So many of […]

Yolaina rebuilds her confidence

A young person with long dark hair smiles with eyes closed, gently touching their face with both hands, standing in sunlight against a plain concrete wall.

Yolaina entered foster care with Thompson in late 2018 due to medical neglect. She had been a victim of sexual abuse and sustained severe internal injuries as a result. Yolaina struggled with boundaries and social skills. Her foster family ensured all medical treatments were completed and encouraged her to get involved in sports and other activities. They also […]

The Johnson family rebuilds their credit history and their future

A woman carrying a box with flowers stands beside a smiling young girl in front of an open car trunk filled with moving boxes.

The family started having housing problems two years ago, after Ms. Johnson was out of work for a couple of months and fell behind on the rent at their apartment. The apartment complex then refused to accept payment for the arrears and evicted the family, also negatively impacting Ms. Johnson’s credit score and ability to […]

Aziel focuses on his strengths to help him heal

Two boys are standing outside on green grass, smiling at the camera. Trees and part of a white tent or structure are visible in the background.

Aziel and his younger brother were initially in foster care due to neglect and unsafe living conditions as a result of his mother’s substance abuse. They started in a foster home together, but after reports of Aziel touching his brother, he was moved to a new home and received therapy. The siblings returned to their […]