School-based therapy ensures Jayla receives the support she needs
Jayla loves sports, especially soccer. But, her home life has been too disrupted to spend much time playing. Her mother lost her job and household finances and food availability are now a constant worry for both of them. These adult concerns proved too much for a high-schooler and Jayla now suffers from anxiety and depression. […]
Friends of the Children provides Jax with the support he needs to excel
ax is a confident child, he loves, and usually excels at most sports, especially football. Perseverance is one of his best skills and as a result he is an accomplished athlete and scholar. He was recently invited to join the National Elementary School Honor Society for his academic excellence. Jax is caring and always looks out […]
Circle of Parents® supports fathers being their best selves
Mr. Ortiz is very family-focused and works hard to provide for his family. Originally from Colombia, the Ortiz family moved to New York state three years ago and then a year later moved to the Charlotte area. The moves have been an adjustment for the entire family as they acclimate to the US culture and […]
Thompson’s Case Management Team ensured Gayle received the support she needed
Gayle loves listening to music and hanging out with her friends. She has had a tough time throughout high school, she has been in care since 2017. Gayle experienced multiple disruptions, moving from multiple foster homes, group homes, & family members. This instability led to difficulties at school and Gayle also experimented with smoking marijuana […]
Louisa flourishes with the support of her Case Manager
Louisa is a typical teenager, she likes to listen to music and read. Originally, she was living with her mother in another county, but was struggling academically and not learning age-appropriate life skills. She moved to Charlotte to be in the care of her grandmother. Louisa was being bullied at school, and not on track […]
Friends of the Children supports Raul’s emotional growth
Raul is a typical 1st-grader he loves to play outside with his friends and is always ready for a game of soccer or to play video games. He lives at home with his mom and younger brother. Raul experienced a traumatic incident at a very young age and his mom has tried several times to […]