Thompson Child & Family Focus (Thompson), a nationally recognized leader in trauma-informed child welfare and family support services, is expanding into Seminole County, Florida, in collaboration with Family Partnerships of Central Florida (FPOCF). Beginning September 15, 2025, Thompson will assume responsibility for providing case management and family support services to children and families across the county. This expansion underscores Thompson’s mission to ensure that children grow up safe, healthy, and nurtured in families that can support their long-term success.

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“Every child deserves safety, stability, and the chance to thrive,” said Will Jones, CEO of Thompson. “We are honored to partner with Family Partnerships to bring proven, trauma-informed services to Seminole County. Together, we will help families find permanency, healing, and hope.”

President and CEO of FPOCF Phil Scarpelli added, “Thompson brings deep expertise in trauma-informed care and family-centered practices. Their leadership will strengthen services in Seminole County and help children achieve permanency faster.”

For more information about Thompson’s programs and how you can get involved in this life-changing work, please visit www.thompsoncff.org.

ABOUT THOMPSON

Founded over 140 years ago, Thompson is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening children, families, and communities through a full continuum of services including foster care, residential programs, family preservation, and behavioral health. With a commitment to Excellence, Innovation, Caring, Commitment, and Integrity, Thompson is nationally recognized for its trauma-informed, outcomes-driven approach that transforms lives. Learn more at www.thompsoncff.org

ABOUT FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

Family Partnerships of Central Florida is committed to protecting children, strengthening families and changing lives through a comprehensive, integrated, community-based system of care that provides adoption, foster care and independent living services for children and families in Brevard, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. Contracted with the Florida Department of Children and Families as the lead child welfare agency in the four-county area, Family Partnerships of Central Florida's mission is to ensure that the children it serves thrive in safe, healthy and loving families.

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