Connor family reunited with help from their Family Partner
The Connor family finally secured employment and an apartment – things were working in their favor. Until disaster struck with a sewage leak in their apartment, damaging their furniture and belongings. Their landlord and DSS offered little help and they were left to deal with cleaning and replacing needed items. They were temporarily displaced and […]
Antonio receives the full support of his Foster Parents
Antonio loves music and hanging out with friends. Antonio became involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) due to sexualized behaviors with a family member, and is currently on probation. Antonio no longer has any family involvement, and is now in foster care. He is also restricted in the activities that he can participate […]
Thompson Launches Enhanced Residential Treatment Center
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Thompson Child & Family Focus (Thompson) recently launched its Enhanced Residential Treatment Center program that prioritizes family functioning and aftercare to prevent repeat stays for youth with significant behavioral health challenges. The program targets adolescents ages 11 to 17 in need of residential care, often the most highly traumatized youth in […]
Family Centered Treatment helps Scott reconnect with his parents
Scott loves to listen and play music. He dreams of owning his own drum kit and being in a band one day. Scott was assigned to an alternative school after struggling with attendance and showing defiant behaviors towards his teachers. The culmination of his past traumatic experiences resulted in a severely strained relationship with his […]
Incredible Years® helps Mr. Garvey build connection with his daughters
Mr. Garvey wants to improve the connection with his children to become a better father. He struggles to effectively communicate with his daughters, ages 4 and 7 years old. He does not feel equipped or confident in raising and disciplining his older child who has ADHD. He feels that she doesn’t listens well, and chooses […]
Having a mentor is helping Lewis build a better future
Lewis loves soccer and plays on a weekly team often scoring goals. He also enjoys skate boarding and video games. He was recently adopted by his foster mom after an extended period in the foster care system. He has a traumatic history that includes sexual and physical abuse, some of which is still unknown due […]