At Bloomhaven, we believe floral design can be a tool for healing, confidence, and connection. It’s not about perfection — it’s about the process and what it unlocks in each student.

Beyond the beauty of the arrangements, programs like this offer real, tangible skills — opening the door for students to one day step into the world of floral design, weddings, and creative entrepreneurship when they’re ready to spread their wings. Youth leaving foster care face disproportionately high rates of unemployment, educational setbacks, and homelessness. We are actively changing this narrative by preparing our students for careers in the event industry, offering job placements, housing opportunities, and ongoing mentorship and community support for our graduates.

What began as a work-study program led by Sara Skinner of Scarlet & Co for 10 teens in November 2024 has quickly blossomed into an initiative serving hundreds of children in group homes across the Lowcountry. In our very first year we have provided job training and floral art therapy classes for more than 220 children ages 6 through 21 years old. And we’re just getting started! 

But we can’t do it alone. Your contribution —whether its $5 or $500 — supports us and our mission to keep classes completely free for group homes.

That’s right. Flower classes are free at group homes for children and always will be.