Thornwell serves to prevent child abuse and neglect, to build up and reunite families, and to support healthy communities in the name of Jesus Christ.
We believe in empowered communities in which all people can experience both life and love in abundance.

No matter the stage of life that a child or family is in, Thornwell aims to come alongside them as an empowering partner to nurture, encourage, enrich, and advocate for them on their journey.
Our Continuum of Care is our unique, comprehensive, and ongoing cycle of programs designed to meet holistic needs through personalized care, family, and academic services.
Our success is measured by children and families made strong, and our impact is a testament to the strength of a community when we come together to build tomorrow’s families.
Supported through counseling and skills classes in A.R.C. Residential Program, Building Families, and Strengthening Families.
and supported in safe, caring foster homes, including 14 teens, by 72 licensed foster families.
and assessments provided to children and families who are now closer to healing.
with essential education and development support through Child Development Center, Read Right, Momentum Summer Camp, and Learning Center tutoring.
Many Voices. One Mission
Thornwell will celebrate 150 years in service to children and families in 2025. As the ministry approaches this milestone, Thornwell is more committed than ever to innovative solutions that support and sustain the prevention of child abuse and neglect, building and reuniting families, and supporting healthy communities in the name of Jesus Christ. This strategic plan seeks to answer the question, “Who is Thornwell when we are at our best?” The plan represents hundreds of unique answers from leadership, staff, and external stakeholders in which common themes arose, and metrics were derived that will engage and inspire the ministry of Thornwell to year 150 and beyond.
Impact Report
990s
Finances
Fact Sheet
Strategic Plan 2022-2024
Your generosity helps our region’s most vulnerable children and families access the necessary care, family, and academic services needed to thrive.
Leave a lasting imprint on the hearts of children in need across the Southeast by giving financially, offering your time and resources through several volunteer opportunities, or sharing your heart and home as a foster care family.