Nancy Thomas

Nancy L. Thomas is the President of the parent and teacher education resource Families by Design, where Mrs. Thomas directs camps for families with challenging children, as well as performs phone consultations and supports parents, mental health professionals, and teachers. For over 10 years, Nancy L. Thomas and Families by Design have helped emotionally disturbed children and their parents learn how to love and interact with each other in a safe and positive way.

Nancy’s work with challenging children and their parents stretches back to 1974, when she began her lengthy career in the field as a Therapeutic Parenting Specialist. Thomas’ experience catapulted her to become a fulltime Professional Therapeutic Parent through the 1980s and early 1990s. During her many years of working with children, Mrs. Thomas has encountered many type of disorder, from Asperger's Syndrome (AS) to ADD/ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. Nancy Thomas has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of children around the world, and many of her contemporaries have recognized her for her valiant and noble efforts.

Nancy Thomas gives back to her community by volunteering to provide relief for financially disadvantaged parents with violent children by caring for the children throughout the week and during weekends. Mrs. Thomas has also organized and sponsored yearlong training for therapists to advance their skill levels in treating violent children. Lastly, Nancy Thomas is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of SAVY, Inc., a non-profit organization with a mission to help America’s violent youth.