Lily Pad in the Media
Lily Pad – A Soft Place to Land, Inc. is a faith-based nonprofit creating trauma-informed spaces for children experiencing foster care, victims of trauma, and individuals navigating crisis. Through partnerships with DSS agencies, law enforcement, and community organizations, Lily Pad transforms government and community spaces into supportive “soft rooms” designed to provide comfort, dignity, and emotional safety.
Our work across South Carolina, Michigan, and the Southeast has been featured in regional and national media covering foster care, trauma-informed design, victim advocacy, law enforcement partnerships, and community-driven nonprofit innovation.
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Media Inquiries
Lily Pad is available for interviews, podcast appearances, feature stories, press coverage, and media inquiries related to foster care, child welfare, trauma-informed care, victim advocacy, nonprofit leadership, law enforcement partnerships, and regional expansion.
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Media Contact: Laura, KeyLight Communications at laura@keylightcommunications.com
Press & News Coverage
Recent media coverage highlights Lily Pad’s growing impact across South Carolina, Michigan, and beyond.
2026 Media Coverage, Press Releases & Regional Expansion
5.21.26 Nonprofit serving children in foster care expands into Michigan, marking first Lily Pad space in the state, Lily Pad
This press release highlights Lily Pad’s first expansion beyond South Carolina through a new partnership with House of Providence in Michigan. The trauma informed “connect room” was thoughtfully designed to bring comfort, calm, and dignity to children and families experiencing foster care during visits and transitions.5.20.26 Creating a Soft Place to Land for Foster Children in South Carolina with Jennifer Tice Podcast, Behind the Curtain Podcast
This episode of Behind the Curtain: Honest Conversations About Foster Care and Adoption features Lily Pad Co-Founder and Executive Director Jennifer Tice sharing the story behind Lily Pad’s trauma-informed spaces for children experiencing foster care. The conversation explores foster care realities, caregiver burnout, child welfare challenges, and how Lily Pad is creating “soft places to land” through partnerships with DSS agencies, community organizations, and law enforcement.5.12.26 Spartanburg Sheriff’s Office partners with local nonprofit to create trauma-informed spaces, Greer News
This article highlights the opening of Lily Pad’s first trauma-informed “soft room” within a law enforcement agency through its partnership with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit. The space was designed to provide comfort, dignity, and emotional safety for victims of crime, children in crisis, and families navigating difficult situations, while emphasizing the importance of trauma-informed environments in moments of crisis.5.12.26 Sheriff's Office helps support crime victims, children in Spartanburg County, WSPA
This video covers the ribbon cutting for Lily Pad’s first trauma-informed “soft room” created within a law enforcement agency through a strong partnership with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit. The event featured remarks from Sheriff Bill Rhyne and highlighted the shared commitment to providing a more supportive, dignified environment for victims, children, and families during investigations and moments of crisis.5.12.26 Lily Pad Expands Trauma-Informed Spaces into Law Enforcement Through Partnership with Spartanburg Special Victims Unit, Lily Pad
This press release highlights Lily Pad’s expansion into law enforcement through a partnership with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit, creating the organization’s first trauma-informed “soft room” designed to provide victims of crime, children in crisis, and advocates with a calmer, safer, and more dignified environment during interviews, investigations, and moments of crisis.5.12.26 Upstate nonprofit partners with deputies to create soft space for special victims, Fox Carolina
This article and video highlights Lily Pad’s partnership with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit to open the organization’s first trauma-informed “soft room” within a law enforcement setting, creating a calmer, more dignified environment where victims of crime, children in crisis, and advocates can feel safe and supported during interviews, investigations, and moments of crisis.5.07.26 Lily Pad Creates "Soft Room" at SCSO Special Victims Unit, 98.9 WORD
This article highlights Lily Pad’s expansion into law enforcement through a partnership with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit, creating the organization’s first trauma-informed “soft room” designed to support victims of crime, children in crisis, and advocates with a calmer, more dignified environment during interviews, investigations, and moments of crisis.4.29.26 “Lily Pad” room opens at Williamsburg County DSS, The News Kingstree SC
This article highlights the opening of Lily Pad’s 42nd South Carolina space at the Williamsburg County DSS office, transforming a cold visitation area into a warm, trauma-informed environment with child-centered furnishings, sensory resources, and interactive elements designed to help children entering foster care feel safe, supported, and cared for during moments of crisis.4.25.26 Tice Family Honored at Savannah Bananas Game for Foster Care, Lily Pad
The Tice family was recognized as a Bananas Foster Family at a Savannah Bananas game, honoring their years of serving children experiencing foster care and the impact that led to the founding of Lily Pad and its work across South Carolina.4.20.26 Lily Pad opens welcoming new space for youth in foster care in Beaufort County, WJCL 22 ABC
This TV interview feature highlights the opening of Lily Pad’s 40th South Carolina space in Beaufort County, with Founder Jennifer Tice and former foster youth Ashlyn Rees sharing the organization’s mission to create safe, living room-style environments that reduce trauma and provide comfort, dignity, and support for children and youth in foster care during times of uncertainty.4.16.26 Updated Living Room-Style Rooms Offer Comfort, Safety, and Resources for Children and Youth in Foster Care, Upstate Biz SC
This article covers the refresh of Lily Pad’s Greenville County DSS space, highlighting updated, living room-style environments designed to provide comfort, safety, and dignity for children in foster care, made possible through strong community partnerships, volunteers, and ongoing collaboration with DSS.4.15.25 Photos: Renovated Lily Pad space opens in Greenville County DSS Office, Greenville Journal
This photo gallery and video feature highlights the ribbon cutting and refreshed Lily Pad space at the Greenville County DSS office, showcasing how the partnership with South Carolina DSS creates trauma-informed environments where children in foster care can rest, feel safe, and regain a sense of calm during difficult moments.4.15.25 Lily Pad opening in Greenville County, Fox Carolina
This news segment from Fox Carolina highlights the opening of a new Lily Pad space in Greenville, designed as a living room-like, trauma-informed environment for children in foster care, with comfortable furnishings and resources that help them feel safe and supported during difficult moments.4.14.26 Lily Pad Refreshes Greenville County DSS Office to Provide Trauma-Informed Spaces for Children in Foster Care, Lily Pad
This press release highlights the refresh of Lily Pad’s Greenville County space, featuring updated furnishings, lighting, and design elements that create a calm, home-like environment for children in foster care, made possible through community partnerships and ongoing collaboration with DSS.3.23.26 Lily Pad Named 2026 Excellence in Nonprofit Award Recipient, Greenville Business Magazine
Lily Pad was recognized for its growing impact across South Carolina, transforming environments for children in foster care and building strong partnerships with donors, volunteers, and DSS teams to create spaces rooted in dignity, care, and community trust.2.18.26 Jennifer Tice Shares Lily Pad’s Vision at Pour Out Project Event with Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, Lily Pad
Jennifer Tice shares the founding story and growth of Lily Pad, highlighting the need for trauma-informed spaces in DSS offices and the organization’s expansion to serve children across dozens of counties through strong partnerships and community collaboration.1.29.26 Lily Pad Launches Brand Videos Telling the Story Behind Its Mission to Serve Children Experiencing Foster Care, YouTube
This video series shares the story behind Lily Pad’s mission, illustrating how trauma-informed environments and community support help children in foster care and victims of trauma experience safety, dignity, and care during moments of crisis.
2025 Media Coverage on Foster Care & Trauma-Informed Spaces
8.28.25 QuikTrip Fuels Comfort for Children in Crisis with $36,000 Grant to Lily Pad, Press Release Greenville SC
7.17.25 SC foster children often wait in cubicles and conference rooms. A nonprofit is changing that, SC Daily Gazette
7.1.25 Horry County foster kids get a 'soft place to land', My Horry News
6.24.25 This SC nonprofit brings comfort to foster children as they move to new families, The Post and Courier Myrtle Beach
1.3.25 Chester County DSS has latest Lily Pad living space, The News & Reporter
2024 Media Coverage on Child Welfare & Community Impact
6.6.24 Local Nonprofit Transforms Department of Social Services Office to Serve Youth in Foster Care, Anderson Magazine
5.23.24 Entrepreneur Minute – Jennifer Tice, Lily Pad, upstatebizSC
5.21.24 Meet Jennifer Tice, Bold Journey
April 24 They’re looking out for kids in foster care, Women’s Day
2.24.2024 Fostering Change Podcast | Episode 205 | Jennifer Tice, Comfort Cases
2023 Media Coverage of DSS Partnerships & Foster Care Spaces
12.1.2023 Foster Couple’s non-profit renovates DSS offices to give foster kids a comforting place to rest, WISTV
10.3.2023 As Kinship Care Month Continues, SC Nonprofit Transforms Office Space to Serve Youth in Foster Care , Anderson Magazine
9.28.2023 More than 1/3 of McCormick County sees children in poverty, but an organization has come to the rescue, WJBF
9.20.2023 New Lily Pad Opening in Anderson County, FOX Carolina
9.19.2023 Upstate office space transformed to minimize trauma for youth in foster care, WSPA
8.13.2023 SC's Mental Health Care Crisis Lands Foster Kids On Air Mattresses in Offices, Post and Courier
8.11.2023 Report of Children Sleeping in DSS Offices, WIS NEWS 10
3.10.2023 A Place for Foster Teens to Feel Safe in Newberry, WLTX
2022 Founding News Coverage & Early Media Features for Lily Pad Ministry
11.2.2022 Nonprofit Creates "Lily Pad" for Local Foster Youth, Yahoo! News
11.1.2022 Nonprofit Creates ‘Lily Pad’ for Local Foster Youth, Sentinel Progress
9.14.2022 Greer Couple Creates Safe Haven Spaces, Greer Citizen
9.6.2022 Non-profit Opens Space For Foster Children In Spartanburg Co, WSPA
9.3.2022 Homey Waiting Area For Foster Children Opens In Spartanburg Social Services Office, Post and Courier
8.22.2022 Girl Talk: Jennifer Tice, Belle Magazine
7.19.2022 Upstate Couple Starts Non-profit To Create Safe Space For Kids, Fox Carolina
5.5.2022 Greenville: Couple Opens Space For Foster Children Waiting To Be Placed, WYFF TV
Explore Our Work, Media Coverage & Regional Expansion
Lily Pad is a faith-based nonprofit organization creating trauma-informed environments for children experiencing foster care, victims of trauma, and individuals navigating crisis. Through partnerships with DSS agencies, law enforcement, nonprofits, and community organizations, Lily Pad is helping reshape how vulnerable individuals experience moments of transition, investigation, and care.
Media coverage has highlighted Lily Pad’s growing impact across South Carolina, its expansion into law enforcement settings through trauma-informed “soft room” partnerships, and the organization’s first out-of-state expansion into Michigan. As Lily Pad continues growing across the Southeast, the organization is building new partnerships focused on foster care support, victim advocacy, trauma-informed design, and community-based crisis response.
Journalists, media outlets, podcasters, and community publications can explore stories related to:
Foster care and child welfare
Trauma-informed design and crisis environments
Law enforcement victim advocacy partnerships
Community-driven nonprofit innovation
South Carolina and Michigan nonprofit expansion
Human interest and impact stories
Volunteerism, philanthropy, and community partnerships