Changing Stories with Thompson https://sites.libsyn.com/474330 en 2024 Queen City Podcast Network 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. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/42cf16e6-3881-11ef-80b3-93fd8e07f683/image/4adc92109f96972336de2205de8c9c8f.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Changing Stories with Thompson https://sites.libsyn.com/474330 no episodic Thompson 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. 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.

]]> Thompson info@thompsoncff.org 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. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:00:00 -0000 Admissions & Case Mgmt. Supervisor Matt Fagan full 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. 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.

]]> 1771 no 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. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0000 Fatherhood Awareness Month with Foster Care Supervisor Tim Jowers full Thompson 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. 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.

]]> 2150 no Episode Nine: Operations Director Cherish Fields https://sites.libsyn.com/474330/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. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:46:00 -0000 Episode Nine: Operations Director Cherish Fields full Thompson 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. 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.

]]> 3155 no Episode Eight: Education Specialist Alicia Rosas https://sites.libsyn.com/474330/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. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:45:00 -0000 Episode Eight: Education Specialist Alicia Rosas full Thompson 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. 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.

]]> 1717 no Episode Seven: Professional Mentor Anthony Kyles https://sites.libsyn.com/474330/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. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:44:00 -0000 Episode Seven: Professional Mentor Anthony Kyles full Thompson Thompson 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. 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.

]]> 1749 no Episode 11- Operations Director Jenn Stout https://sites.libsyn.com/474330/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.  Thu, 23 May 2024 18:33:34 -0000 Operations Director Jenn Stout full Thompson 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.  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. 

]]> 2504 no Episode Ten: Family Support Program Supervisor Perla Castro https://sites.libsyn.com/474330/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.  Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:28:43 -0000 Family Support Program Supervisor Perla Castro full Thompson 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.  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. 

]]> 1423 no Episode Six: High-Fidelity Wraparound Program Supervisors Chris Raleigh & Ronnie Lassiter https://sites.libsyn.com/474330/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.  Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:09:38 -0000 High-Fidelity Wraparound Program Supervisors Chris Raleigh & Ronnie Lassiter full Thompson Changing Stories 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.  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. 

]]> 3966 no Episode Five: Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Therapist Allie Widener https://sites.libsyn.com/474330/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.” Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:30:00 -0000 Episode Five: Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Therapist Allie Widener full Thompson Changing Stories with Thompson 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.” 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.”

]]> 2191 yes Episode Four: Major Gifts Director Candice Johnson https://sites.libsyn.com/474330/episode-4-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. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 07:30:00 -0000 Episode Four: Major Gifts Director Candice Johnson full Thompson Changing Stories with Thompson 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. 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.

]]> 3570 no Episode Three: Chief Facilities Officer Danny Whitley https://sites.libsyn.com/474330/episode-3-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. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:30:00 -0000 Episode Three: Chief Facilities Officer Danny Whitley full Thompson Changing Stories with Thompson 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. 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.

]]> 2971 no Episode Two: Jenn Stout & the Foster Care Journey https://sites.libsyn.com/474330/thompson-operations-director-jenn-stout 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. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:47:25 -0000 Episode Two: Jenn Stout & the Foster Care Journey full 1 2 Thompson Thompson 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. 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.

]]> 4280 no Episode One: Thompson COO Anthony Jones https://sites.libsyn.com/474330/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. Thu, 18 May 2023 01:06:43 -0000 Episode One: Thompson COO Anthony Jones full 1 1 Thompson Changing Stories with Thompson 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. 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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