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.

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 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 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...

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 becom...

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.