Changing Stories with Thompson

Admissions & Case Mgmt. Supervisor Matt Fagan

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.