Transform lives: Join Our Thornwell Foster Care Village – Clinton, SC
Foster parenting is full of both joys and challenges! There is a significant and immediate need for foster families who are open and enthusiastic about welcoming sibling groups of varying ages and sizes. Keeping brothers and sisters together is vital to their healing and stability, and we are seeking families who feel called to provide that kind of nurturing home. Across South Carolina, siblings in foster care are sometimes separated simply because there are not enough families able to welcome them together. Thornwell is on a mission to change that by recruiting and supporting foster families who are willing to say "yes" to keeping brothers and sisters under one roof. We are seeking committed families to come live in Thornwell’s Foster Care Village. Will you join us and embark on a rewarding journey to make a lasting impact on the lives of children in need?
We understand that the demands of life, work, finances, and foster parenting can be stressful! Perhaps you have been considering fostering but felt you needed more space. Or perhaps you already foster but have a desire to foster more children but felt you were not able to! This may be the perfect opportunity for your family!
Thornwell’s Foster Care Village is an intentional community of dedicated foster parents who are licensed, trained, and supported by Thornwell. Families reside on Thornwell’s campus in Clinton, SC at a drastically reduced rent ($1 per month) with free utilities, plus a number of other financial incentives when they commit to fostering a minimum of 4 children/youth at a time. Foster Care Village families receive 24/7 support, resources, and targeted services to allow them to persist in caring for children and youth in need of a loving home. Village Families focus on caring for sibling groups. We know it is not easy, but Thornwell’s dedicated team is here for you every step of the way – from licensing, to placement, and beyond!
Qualifications:
- Two-parent family with no more than three (3) minor children already in your care.
- Must be willing to foster a minimum of 4 children/youth in your home at the same time. (Rent is $1.00 per month contingent upon having at least 4 foster children (sibling set of any age in the home).
- One foster parent must be employed full-time outside of the home.
- To ensure safety and stability, we require that at least one parent to be present in the home to provide supervision when the children are there.
- Both parents must meet the South Carolina DSS licensing requirements for foster parents. https://casetext.com/regulation/south-carolina-code-of-regulations/chapter-114-department-of-social-services/article-5-licensing/subarticle-5-foster-care
- Prior experience with children of all ages is preferred (e.g., foster parenting, teacher, coach, etc.).
- The role of a foster parent requires compassion and understanding for children and youth, and the ability to balance nurture and structure in your daily interactions with the children in your care.
Benefits:
- Village Families receive a DSS-funded monthly stipend for each child in their care.
- Live for $1/month on Thornwell’s gorgeous campus in the Historic District of Clinton, SC – close to both the beach and mountains, a short drive to Greenville, Columbia, Charlotte or Atlanta. The perfect place to call home!
- A 4500 + square feet historical home with a total of 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. The downstairs includes 2 bedrooms with full bathrooms, living room, kitchen with new appliances, dining room, laundry room and bathroom, and pantry. The upstairs includes 5 large bedrooms, 3 private bathrooms, and study room.
- All utilities paid, including garbage service, lawn care, pest control, and maintenance.
- Access to the amenities on the Thornwell Campus (outdoor swimming pool, recreation facilities, free meal program for kids during the summer, and annual festivals at our agritourism farm).
- Access to Thornwell’s co-located educational programs for your children including Thornwell Charter School, Child Development Center (infant through 4K) and Read Right. (Dependent on current grade/class availability).
- Close support from the Foster Care Family Specialist and Foster Care Team.
- Quarterly training and education on trauma-informed and attachment-focused care strategies.
- Live in a close-knit community with other foster families who understand you and support you.
Are you ready to make a lasting impact and create a brighter future for children and youth in need? Your home could be the beacon of hope they have been waiting for.
If you are interested in learning more about Thornwell’s Foster Care Village or ready to begin transforming lives as a Foster Parent today – please email Sandy Maylock, Foster Care Program Director (
[email protected].)
Our Vision:
Thornwell's vision is to see hopeful, healthy, and empowered children and families fulfilling their God-given potential.
Our Mission:
As a Christian ministry, our mission is to provide safe and nurturing environments where we educate, equip, and support children and families to thrive.
