Thornwell Home For Children

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Welcome to Thornwell!

The Thornwell Home for Children in Clinton, South Carolina, has been taking care of children and youth in need since its founding on October 1, 1875.­

Lady pulling a wagon with children insideWith the support of Presbyterian Church (USA) congregations and private donations, ­the home nurtures more than 100 children, many of whom suffer from mild to moderate emotional­ problems stemming from the death of parent(s); a separation or divorce resulting in a temporary inability to care for a child; a temporary financial and/or physical inability to care for a child; families experiencing types of dependency or abuse; and parent's/guardian's disabling health or advanced age. One of the most successful homes for children of its type, the care of Thornwell's residents is based on sound Christian principles and a warm, loving cottage atmosphere staffed by Family Teachers dedicated to providing the finest in Christian development.


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News to Know...

  • A new video has been added to our links page!

  • Award winning Author, Shelia P. Moses coming to Thornwell!

  • Congratulations Thornwell Graduates!

  • Hartness-Thornwell Memorial PC Youth Award Farrell Fund Grants

  • Ken and April Haywald receive 2009 Practitioner of the Year Award.

  • Read Skip's Bimonthly Article in the Clinton Chronicle.

  •  First Presbyterian Church Saint Marys, GA Sunday School offering given to support Thornwell's children.

  • Thornwell Board of Visitors visits campus.

  • Read the Spring 2009 Edition of the PW Newsletter.

  • Your Spring 2009 Issue of Thornwell Life is ready to download!

  •  Down on the Farm Dayz big success!

  • Youth lead worship at Hartness-Thornwell Memorial Church.

  • Florida's Port Orange Presbyterian Preschool holds a Bike-a-thon and Hop-a-thon to benefit Thornwell

  • Click here to buy these great books and benefit Thornwell: 

    Happy Tells...Chronicles of An Admirable Life, by Bonne Davis Cella

    And The Coastlands Wait, by Reid W. Harris

  • Thanks University of Georgia Students!

  • First Presbyterian Church, Aiken, SC youth hold fundraiser for Thornwell.

  • Snow Day Photo Contest!  Click here to see the winners.

  • Thornwell youth string Beads of Promise and sew Seeds of Hope.

  • IRA Charitable Rollover has been extended through 2008-09.

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