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Strong Families Don’t Need Fixing. They Need Support.

Three people sit closely together on a couch; a woman in a purple shirt hugs a young girl while another girl sits nearby, all appearing to have a serious conversation, strengthening families through support and understanding.

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 resources and guidance, not when systems wait for problems to get worse. At Thompson, our mission is simple: serve children and families through healing, teaching, worship and play. We believe: “Most […]

It Really Does Take a Village To Raise A Child

A man, woman, and child sit together on a couch, facing someone holding a clipboard, suggesting a family meeting or counselling session.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.   When you take a moment to think thru that, it really is sad.  That being stated, child abuse, neglect, and abandonment has been and continues to be a major problem in America.  The old African proverb, “it takes a village to raise a child” may be part of […]

How to Choose the Right Nonprofit to Support: A Donor’s Guide

Two people sit closely together on a couch, smiling as they look at a laptop screen in a cozy, sunlit living room.

As someone looking to make a meaningful impact, choosing the right nonprofit to invest your time, money, or resources into can be a challenging yet rewarding decision. A small foundation recently asked me for my thoughts on what they should look for in a nonprofit to invest in. Here are some key points for donors, corporate […]

The Urgent Need for Foster Homes in South Carolina and How You Can Help

A woman sits outdoors smiling with two young girls, one in a striped dress and one in a light shirt, both also smiling. Greenery and trees are visible in the background.

South Carolina, like many states, is facing a critical shortage of foster homes, leaving many children in need of safe and loving environments. On any given day, there are over 3,900 children in foster care in South Carolina, but only around 2,100 foster families available to care for them. This means that approximately 1,800 children […]

7 Benefits of Supporting Early Childhood Education

Two young children sit on the floor playing with colorful plastic building blocks and animal toys.

Early childhood development lays the foundation for lifelong success. One of the most effective ways to accelerate this development is through high-quality early childhood education driven by research-backed methodology and curriculum.  By nurturing cognitive, social, and emotional skills during their formative years, children gain the tools needed to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Early intervention […]

Crisis Stabilization Program helps Sam reset his emotions

Teenager with curly hair wearing a purple t-shirt stands outside, leaning against a wooden post with arms crossed, smiling at the camera. A brick wall and rooftops are in the background.

Sam hopes he can finish high school, return home to his parents, and lead a healthy life. Sam struggles in social settings and suffers from low self-confidence and anxiety. He was prescribed medication to help with depression and transferred to a smaller school where he was bullied, cried frequently, and hated attending. This led Sam […]