Since its founding in 1975 by the Junior League of Greenville, Pendleton Place Children's Shelter has been filling an important need in the Greenville community by providing a safe, warm place for children and youth who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or the incarceration of their parents or guardians.
Before there was a Pendleton Place Children's Center children removed from their homes were taken to the Law Enforcement Center until a Department of Social Services Case Worker could arrive and begin the process of foster care placement. Sometimes hours passed before these children had a place to go, and then, they could move several times before a suitable foster home was found.
Now, children come to Pendleton Place immediately and stay as long as it takes to find the right placement.
Children come to Pendleton Place at all hours of the day and night, 365 days a year. They are often hungry, dirty, sick, or have injuries that require medical treatment. All are emotionally traumatized and in need of special attention to make them feel safe again. Much more than a roof over their heads, Pendleton Place provides the structure, support, and professional guidance these children so desperately need to begin the healing process.
Our Mission To serve abused and neglected children and youth by providing protective shelter and developmentally appropriate care in a nurturing environment. |
Our Vision To see that all children in our community receive the support, encouragement and resources needed to ensure their physical well-being, develop strong self-confidence and achieve their full potential. |
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Pendleton Place has been named an Angel program by the SC Secretary of State.