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Thornwell Community Counseling Helps You Navigate the Challenges of Seasonal Transitions

Summer Isn't Always Easy School is out, vacations are planned, and your family is looking forward to making memories together. There are popsicles on the porch, afternoons at the pool,…

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One Small Step at a Time

Aydan didn’t expect “good” to feel so uncomfortable or unfamiliar. He had felt “bad” for so long – it was all he could remember. At sixteen, he had been at…

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For Whatever Time We Have

Healing isn’t always linear. It certainly wasn’t for Lexie. Lexie is fourteen. If you asked her to tell her story, she wouldn’t start at Thornwell. And her story doesn’t end…

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The Journey Towards Hope and Healing

Kori sat at a table with tears in her eyes. It was a turning point for her as a caregiver, and she hoped too for Jacobi. Looking at this group…

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Healing Doesn’t Happen Overnight

Thornwell Connections Camp Helps Teens Begin a Healing Journey By the time young people arrive at Thornwell’s A.R.C. (Attachment-based Residential Care) Program, their stories are heavy. Loss, trauma, and profound…

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You Make Camp Possible For Ayla

For most kids, summer days are full of adventure. Evenings are full of laughter and chasing lightning bugs. For Ayla, summer brings back painful memories of loss, hunger, and hopelessness…

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Thornwell Expands Grab N’ Go Summer Meal Program Launching June 1st with New Mobile Pickup Locations Beginning June 9

As summer begins, Thornwell is once again helping ensure children and families have access to healthy meals through its Grab N’ Go Summer Meal Program launching June 1st — and…

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Three kids laughing on a couch with a blue banner reading 'Siblings in Foster Care Series' and the Thornwell logo.

Families Need Space + Support to Thrive: The Village Makes It Possible

More than half of siblings in foster care are separated - and sometimes the only barrier keeping them apart is tragically simple - space. Families say it all the time:…

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Group of eight people posing in front of a house; blue banner reads 'Thornwell Siblings in Foster Care Series' for a foster-care feature.

Foster Parents Need Support: Community Makes It Possible

Maria and John were busy parents to two daughters. They felt called to open their home to foster care despite their hectic life. Once they were licensed, they got the…

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Banner for Thornwell's 'Siblings in Foster Care Series' with smiling children and emoji-covered faces.

Sibling Bonds Matter: Foster Parents Make Connection Possible

When a child enters foster care, the world shifts overnight. A new home. New rules. New faces. In the middle of all that change, one thing often matters more than…

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Thornwell Highlights Urgent Need for Foster Families During Foster Care Awareness Month

Innovative Foster Care Village Model Aims to Keep Siblings Together Thornwell, a 150-year-old non-profit serving South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, is calling on communities across South Carolina to respond to…

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Why Choose Thornwell Community Counseling: Support for Every Stage of Life

When something feels off —stress, anxiety, depression— it impacts more than just the individual. It impacts relationships – at home, school, or work. When one person – no matter their…

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The Heart of Thornwell CDC: Learning Begins with Relationships

When families choose an early childhood program, they’re often thinking about school readiness—learning letters and numbers. Those things matter, of course, but just as important are the relationships children (and…

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Find Your Purpose in Thornwell’s Foster Care Village

Every day, teens in foster care are waiting—not just for placement, but for belonging. They are waiting for someone to show up, stay consistent, and remind them they matter. At…

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Guiding Children with Connection and Confidence

When Andrea became a foster parent, she thought her parenting experience and her love would be enough. She was an excellent mom to her four young children. But, when she…

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Thornwell Champions Children and Families for 150 Years, Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month

Annual Awareness Month Encourages Everyone to Support Families and Children April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time for reflection and a reminder that protecting children is a shared responsibility…

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Echoes of Creativity: Celebrating Young Artists at Thornwell’s Child Development Center

Creativity was on full display at Thornwell’s Child Development Center during the Echoes of Creativity Art Show. The community gathered to celebrate the creativity and imagination of the CDC’s youngest…

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Foster Parents Celebrate Milestones Big and Small

Connection Changes Everything It takes compassion to open your heart. It takes courage to open your home. Becoming a foster parent requires stepping outside your comfort and convenience for the…

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Thornwell Social Worker and Foster Parent Earn Top Honors From South Carolina Foster Parent Association

Thornwell Social Worker and Foster Parent Earn Top Honors From South Carolina Foster Parent Association Thornwell, a 150-year-old non-profit ministry serving children and families in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida,…

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Prioritizing Your Mental Health Isn’t Selfish. It’s Essential!

You Matter Too Caring for others is an act of love. Caregiving requires daily sacrifices. You’re used to being the strong one, always giving support and rarely receiving. But by…

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Why 4K Is More Than a Year of School—It’s Enrichment in Action

4K is so much more than “just one year.” It’s more than one year of getting ready for kindergarten, schedules, backpacks, and learning routines. 4K is a foundation for future…

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