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Lily Pad- “A Soft Place to Land” A NonProfit Organization

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We are a team of volunteers actively seeking to demonstrate God’s love by establishing safe spaces for vulnerable youth.

Join us in our cause: https://www.lilypadinc.org/sponsor

10/09/2026

Eleven years ago today, these boys became ours forever. 💙

But I remember the moment my heart claimed them long before a judge ever did.

It was Zack’s second birthday. We had planned for him to spend part of his special day with his biological parents. I dressed him in the cutest outfit and told him they were bringing cake and presents. I drove him to the DSS office for their family visit.

They never showed up.

As I walked out of that office, trying to explain to a little boy that we would go home and celebrate, I called Ben. Somewhere in that conversation I said, “They will NOT do this to my boys.”

“My boys.”

I remember the fear that washed over me in that parking lot. I knew something had changed. We had opened our home to be a bridge, to love children while their families worked towards reunification. But somewhere along the way, these two had become our sons in my heart, and I was absolutely terrified of what loving them that much could mean.

And look at us now. Eleven years since adoption day. Two brothers playing football on the same team, and me proudly wearing “Those Are My Boys” on my back.

Today, they wanted to celebrate their adoption day, and Zack told Grandma that October 8th is the most important day of the year.

I think about that boy on his 2nd birthday waiting for a celebration that never happened. Now I get to watch him celebrate the day he became our son.

There is something incredibly beautiful and something incredibly heartbreaking about that. I know our family’s joy exists alongside another families loss. I can grieve the circumstances that made adoption necessary and still be overwhelmingly grateful for the family God built.

Both things can be true.

It’s one of the reasons Lily Pad means so much to me. I’ve been the foster mom walking into a DSS office with a child whose heart I desperately wanted to protect. I’ve loved children without knowing whether I’d get to love them tomorrow.

I know that not every child’s story ends like ours, but every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and valued, no matter what their story holds.

Happy Adoption day to our boys! What a gift it is to be your mom. 💙

10/02/2026

OUR OCTOBER ISSUE IS LIVE! 🗣️

From Michelin Stars, the Rural vs. Urban Divide, and Manufacturing to Lily Pad Safe Spaces for Youth in Foster Care, we are eager to share statewide news with you!

To view this month's issue:
https://www.greenvillebusinessmag.com/stories/greenville-business-magazine-october-2026,57657

To order a copy: https://www.cognitoforms.com/IntegratedMediaPublishing1/IssueOrderForm

Do you have any news to share? Reach out to Donna Walker, Editor at [email protected] for more information!

09/25/2026

Foster Fact Friday 🩵

Right now, more than 70,000 children experiencing foster care have an adoption plan already in place. That means the system has identified them as needing a permanent family. What's still missing is the family itself.

That's not a small gap. It's 70,000 kids who are ready and waiting for someone to say yes.

Adoption isn't the only way to show up for a child in foster care. Volunteering, and showing support for them is more than they could ever ask for.

Follow along every Friday as we share what foster care actually looks like. The facts, the need, and the ways you can help.

Source:
According to the most recent data from the federal Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS), there are over 70,421 children who have a plan.

09/22/2026

Approximately 193 children are currently experiencing foster care in Florence County. 🩵

In September 2024, Lily Pad transformed three spaces at Florence County DSS into a living room and two bedrooms designed to bring comfort and support to children and families.

St. Luke Lutheran Church helped make it possible. Pastor Rusty Kehl led volunteers who painted, prepped, and assembled furniture before our team arrived.

And that partnership introduced us to Paige Johnson. Paige helped coordinate the funding and volunteers for that project. Today, she serves as President of Lily Pad’s Board of Directors.

That’s what community partnership can do. It transforms rooms, builds relationships, and creates lasting impact.

Want to be part of the next one? Reach out to learn how you can help create A Soft Place to Land.

09/18/2026

Foster Fact Friday 🩵

National foster care numbers move up and down from year to year, but one thing hasn’t changed: there still aren’t enough licensed foster homes to meet the need.

The gap isn’t just a headline statistic. It’s a real shortage playing out in real communities, including ours.

Every family that steps up to foster, volunteer, or give helps close that gap one child at a time.

Follow along every Friday as we share what foster care actually looks like: the facts, the need, and the ways you can help.

Source:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), A Home for Every Child initiative. Nationwide, for every 100 children entering foster care, only 57 licensed foster homes are available.

09/15/2026

A soft place to land in Sumter County! 💚

Located in South Carolina’s P*e Dee region and bordering Richland County, Sumter County now has two welcoming spaces for children and families: a Lily Pad room and a visitation room.

When we first reached out in 2025, the staff were excited to receive a Lily Pad, but they had a move on the horizon! Together, we planned for a 2026 installation in their new office. They kept us in the loop throughout construction, sending progress photos and updates on when the building would be ready. That ongoing communication helped us schedule an August installation, and we’re so grateful for their collaboration and desire to care well for the kids who come through their doors.

Both rooms were freshly painted during construction, so we added colorful arches to bring warmth and architectural interest to the spaces. Pull-out sofa beds, washable rugs, chalkboard houses, LEGO walls, sensory supports, soft lighting, electronics, books, and coloring supplies give children places to rest, play, and connect.

A big thank-you to the volunteers who helped bring these rooms together! Every piece helps meet a real need, offering children and families dignity, comfort, and a soft place to land during a traumatic time in their lives. 💚

09/12/2026

What about something like this… Foster Fact Friday 🩵

You may have heard that roughly 330,000 children are in foster care in the United States.

But that number is just a snapshot.

Over the course of a full year, children are continually entering and exiting foster care. In FY2025, more than 500,000 children spent at least some time in out-of-home foster care in the United States.

Think about that for a moment.

At a single point in time, we see roughly 330,000 children in care. But across an entire year, more than half a million children experience the foster care system.

These aren’t distant statistics. They represent real children, real families, and real communities, all year long.

That scale is exactly why consistent support matters, not just once, but every month.

Follow along every Friday as we share what foster care actually looks like. The facts, the need, and the ways you can help.

Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children & Families, Children’s Bureau, AFCARS FY2025.

09/10/2026

Let's clear a few things up. 🏡

Foster care carries a lot of assumptions. Some are outdated, some are just plain wrong. Swipe through for a few myths we hear often, and the reality behind them.

The more people actually understand foster care, the easier it is to see where you fit into the solution. Whether that's fostering, volunteering, or just supporting the work already happening in your community.

Because every child deserves a soft place to land. 💙

09/08/2026

Every room on this page used to be empty.
Behind each one is a group of people. Donors, volunteers, sponsors who decided a kid they'll probably never meet deserved somewhere that felt like home.
This is what that support actually builds. Not just a bed and four walls. A place to land.
Know someone who'd want to be part of the next one? Tag them, share this, or reach out to get involved.

09/05/2026

Today is the International Day of Charity, a day the United Nations set aside to recognize something simple: that generosity changes lives.

At Lily Pad, we see that truth up close every time we walk into an empty room and walk out having turned it into somewhere a child can finally feel safe.

None of that happens without people who choose to give their time, their resources, their attention to a cause that isn't always visible until you're looking right at it.

If today's the day you've been meaning to get involved, consider it your sign.

Address

44 Parkway Commons Way
Greer, SC
29650

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 7pm

Telephone

+18643955670

Website

https://www.LilyPadInc.org/, https://www.lilypadinc.org/sponsor

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