foster care

service overview

foster care with comprehensive training, guidance, ongoing support, and a care community

96% internal placement stability in foster care

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Every 3 minutes, a child enters foster care in the US.

More than 25% of children in foster care do not reunite with their families or find a permanent home before aging out of the system.

Without help, over 50% of youth in foster care will face homelessness or incarceration in adulthood.

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foster care program

Providing children in need with compassionate foster families who offer support, guidance, and a nurturing environment during a critical time in their lives. We equip foster parents with expert training, 24/7 support, and resources to help them provide the best care possible.

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case management

Supporting youth currently in foster care or an out-of-home care placement achieve stability by providing personalized guidance, resources, and advocacy to ensure their well-being and long-term success. Our team works closely with caregivers, social workers, and community partners to create a support network that empowers each child to thrive.
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placement stabilization services (tpsu)

Supporting difficult-to-place youth by providing mentoring, counseling, and crisis intervention to enhance placement stability and reduce trauma. Working closely with DSS, our team ensures timely support and consistency to help youth transition smoothly into long-term placements.

Thompson has long been the largest provider of foster care services in North Carolina and has now expanded into South Carolina.

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resources

Providing families & children with resources to grow, learn, and support one another.

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triumphs

See how others just like you have changed the lives of children by fostering. Read Thompson triumphs, stories of how Thompson made positive impacts on the lives of children and families.

Friends of the Children – Charlotte provide Savannah and her family with the support they need

Friends of the Children – Charlotte give Lisa’s whole family the support they need

Thompson Child Development Center provide both Zeke and his mom with the best start