Thompson Child & Family Focus originated as an orphanage in 1886. Today, Thompson’s services include three domains: early childhood, family stability and mental health. Our early childhood services protect the critical early educational years of children. Our family stability services help keep families stronger, together. Our mental health services range from outpatient to residential - serving children, youth, and families. Join us as we dive into the people, the programs, and the potential to change your life story with Thompson. Welcome to Changing Stories with Thompson.
In episode 13, COO Anthony Jones is back to talk about mental health awareness with Admissions & Case Mgmt. Supervisor Matt Fagan. Matt reveals why he is in the helping profession and how the Thompson residential continuum helps youth that are at the highest need in our community.
11 Jul 2024
Fatherhood Awareness Month with Foster Care Supervisor Tim Jowers
In episode 12, Chief Development Officer Justin Ellis celebrates Fatherhood Awareness month by sharing fatherhood experiences with Foster Care Supervisor Tim Jowers. Join them as they discuss the joys and challenges of being a father from infant years to young adult, and highlight the importance of consistency throughout this journey.
2 Jul 2024
Episode Nine: Operations Director Cherish Fields
In our 9th episode, COO Anthony Jones celebrates Social Work month with Operations Director Cherish Fields. Cherish explains how social work chose her, why it’s critical to plant seeds in others, and how it’s okay to go against the grain.
2 Jul 2024
Episode Eight: Education Specialist Alicia Rosas
In our 8th episode, our COO Anthony Jones celebrates Family Support Month with Family Education Specialist Alicia Rosas from our Family Education program. They discuss the types of parenting classes and support groups the team facilitates; all with the goal of strengthening the parent-child relationship and prevent child abuse.
Alicia is a native Spanish-speaker and facilitates programs in Spanish and truly enjoys supporting Latino families as they acclimatize to and build a life in Charlotte.
2 Jul 2024
Episode Seven: Professional Mentor Anthony Kyles
In our seventh episode, our COO Anthony Jones chats with Professional Mentor Anthony Kyles from our Friends of the Children program. Between the two Anthonys we find out what a professional mentor does, how the Friends of the Children program impacts youth, and how the community can support.
23 May 2024
Episode 11- Operations Director Jenn Stout
In episode 11, COO Anthony Jones brings back in prior guest, Operations Director Jenn Stout to discuss all things foster care during foster care month.
26 Apr 2024
Episode Ten: Family Support Program Supervisor Perla Castro
In our tenth episode, COO Anthony Jones celebrates Child Abuse Prevention Month with Family Support Program Supervisor Perla Castro. Perla discusses her origin story, family systems, and how you can add to your parenting tool belt.
27 Mar 2024
Operations Director Cherish Fields
In our 9th episode, COO Anthony Jones celebrates Social Work month with Operations Director Cherish Fields. Cherish explains how social work chose her, why it’s critical to plant seeds in others, and how it’s okay to go against the grain.
23 Feb 2024
Education Specialist Alicia Rosas
In our 8th episode, our COO Anthony Jones celebrates Family Support Month with Family Education Specialist Alicia Rosas from our Family Education program. They discuss the types of parenting classes and support groups the team facilitates; all with the goal of strengthening the parent-child relationship and prevent child abuse.
Alicia is a native Spanish-speaker and facilitates programs in Spanish and truly enjoys supporting Latino families as they acclimatize to and build a life in Charlotte.
25 Jan 2024
Professional Mentor Anthony Kyles
In our seventh episode, our COO Anthony Jones chats with Professional Mentor Anthony Kyles from our Friends of the Children program. Between the two Anthonys we find out what a professional mentor does, how the Friends of the Children program impacts youth, and how the community can support.
7 Dec 2023
Episode Six: High-Fidelity Wraparound Program Supervisors Chris Raleigh & Ronnie Lassiter
In our sixth episode, our President/CEO Will Jones chats with High-Fidelity Wraparound Program Supervisors Chris Raleigh & Ronnie Lassiter. They discuss their personal origin stories, define how Wraparound works, and coach up each other.
13 Oct 2023
Episode Five: Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Therapist Allie Widener
In our fifth episode, our President/CEO Will Jones sits down with Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Therapist Allie Widener. Listen in to hear Will and Allie break down the statement, “You can’t light yourself on fire to keep everyone else warm.”
7 Sept 2023
Episode Four: Major Gifts Director Candice Johnson
In our fourth episode, our President/CEO Will Jones sits down with Major Gifts Director Candice Johnson. Will and Candice discuss the Thompson vision that’s not written, how a ‘no’ today doesn’t always mean a ‘no’ tomorrow, and how her role stretches her empathy muscles.
19 Jul 2023
Episode Three: Chief Facilities Officer Danny Whitley
In our third episode, our President/CEO Will Jones sits down with Chief Facilities Officer Danny Whitley. Will dives into Danny’s 35 years of service to Thompson – what brought him here, kept him here, and how the future looks. Hear about the kids and families impacted by “Coach Whit” and who he gives heartfelt thanks to.
22 Jun 2023
Episode Two: Jenn Stout & the Foster Care Journey
In our second episode, our President/CEO Will Jones sits down with Operations Director Jenn Stout. Will finds out about Jenn’s personal and professional foster care journey and how she’s led the charge to increase Thompson foster homes 13x across NC over the past five years. Jenn passionately discusses the five different types of foster care and how you can help change the stories of kids by becoming a Thompson foster parent.
18 May 2023
Episode One: Thompson COO Anthony Jones
In this inaugural episode, our President/CEO Will Jones sits down with Chief Operating Officer Anthony Jones.
Will finds out how Anthony’s childhood in foster care helped inform his life choices. Hear how Anthony honors his birth and foster family and ultimately ‘paid it forward’ through his daughter. He thought he’d change her story, but she changed his instead.
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