Trauma-Informed Room Features

Every Detail Matters

Crafted with care. Rooted in safety.
Designed to help a child feel like a child again.

Our rooms are more than warm spaces. They are trauma-informed havens where dignity is restored and healing can begin. On what may be one of the hardest days of a child’s life, we create spaces that feel soft, safe, and sacred—places where the weight lifts just a little, and a child can take a breath.

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Whimsical, Welcoming, Wonderfully Unique

  • Natural Elements
    Indoor trees, plants, and flowers bring calm and warmth, just like home.

  • Seasonal Joy
    At Christmas, we decorate with trees and lights so every child feels remembered.

  • Faith-Based Touches
    Bibles, Scripture wall art, and gentle reminders of God’s love point to eternal hope.

  • Playful Design
    Painted arches, accent walls, and cheerful sunbursts brighten every space.

Secured and Safe, by Design

  • Every item in a Lily Pad room is anchored with purpose—furniture, tech, lights, and more.

  • Power cords are secured.

  • Breakables are avoided.

  • Safety is the first layer of comfort.

  • Nothing is left to chance.

A Space for Comfort, Laughter, Rest

  • Smart TV + Games
    Familiar shows, fun games, silly movies bring laughter back into a hard day.

  • Chromebook Access
    Older kids stay connected to school and routines—even in transition.

  • Weighted Blankets & Rockers
    Sensory tools that calm and soothe. Rocking improves memory and emotional regulation.

  • Pull-Out Sofas & Bedding
    For kids staying overnight, we provide a soft, clean bed with cheerful pillows and blankets.

Softness in the Sounds and Sights

  • Noise Machines
    Muffles hallway conversations and protects the child’s emotional space.

  • Warm Lamps
    Soft light replaces harsh fluorescents, calming the room’s energy.

  • Fans
    Keeps air cool and fresh in buildings that often feel stuffy and hot.

Designed for Play, Creativity, Imagination

  • Toys & Art Supplies
    Games, crayons, coloring books—tools for laughter and self-expression.

  • Built-In Activity Walls
    LEGO boards, magnetic tiles, chalkboards, and even basketball hoops—fun without clutter.

  • Desks & Nooks
    Spaces to eat, draw, or do homework. Small additions with big impact.

  • Comfort Candy Jar
    Dum Dums offer oral sensory regulation and emotional comfort—recommended by OTs. Stored in safe, shatter-free containers.

Practical Details That Make the Room Work

  • Lockable Technology Cabinets
    Secure access to tools like the Switch or laptop

  • Cameras for Safe Supervision
    Lets caseworkers step out while monitoring the child

  • Cleaning Cabinets
    Fully stocked so volunteers can help maintain the space with ease

Soaked in Prayer

Before the first blanket is folded or the first game placed on a shelf, these rooms are prayed over. By volunteers. By donors. By staff.

We ask God to protect the children who enter, to strengthen the caseworkers who serve them, and to fill the room with peace that surpasses understanding.

Because while our spaces offer physical comfort, we believe true healing comes from the One who knows each child by name.

We give kids in foster care room—
to grieve, to heal, and to be loved.

Your Gift Brings Comfort and Security to Children experiencing Foster Care.

Every donation helps create safe, welcoming spaces where children feel seen, valued, and cared for in their hardest moments. When you give, you help us transform more DSS offices across South Carolina, one room, one child, one story at a time.

All contributions directly support Lily Pad installations and ongoing operations.

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