friends of the children

service overview

this program provides long-term, one-on-one mentoring to support youth in overcoming challenges and building a successful future.

Logos for "Friends of the Children Charlotte" and "Thompson Child and Family Focus" are displayed side by side, with graphic elements between them to highlight their partnership.
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.
how-you-can-help

how you can help

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mentors’ perspectives

latest success stories

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