Thompson has collaborated with the national nonprofit Friends of the Children to launch Friends of the Children – Charlotte. The program provides Charlotte’s most vulnerable children with a long-term, salaried, professional mentor, who we call a Friend, for 12 ½ years – no matter what.
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Latest Success Stories
Success Story
Grayson’s ‘Friend’ provides a stable, additional source of support to Grayson as he navigates Foster Care
Success Story
Keith’s ‘Friend’ provides a positive male role model and reinforces the fact that his father still loves him even though he cannot be there
Success Story
Friends of the Children 2Gen model brings the whole family much needed support
