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Roundtable of mental health experts discuss the issues kids face

The Concord Monitor’s Health Reporter, Teddy Rosenbluth, sat down with our psychiatry and medical health staff leaders to discuss the current state of mental health and care for children. We’re pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Terrie McCafferty and Gregg Rogers, who shared their…

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Spaulding Academy & Family Services Recognizes Exceptional Staff Members

Northfield, NH – Since December, Spaulding Academy & Family Services (formerly Spaulding Youth Center) has honored four staff members – Kori Kidder, Brendan Donahue, Bridget Desjardins, and Denise Elliott – with monthly Spaulding Spirit awards. These peer-nominated awards recognize employees who embody the spirit of…

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Spaulding Academy & Family Services Expands Medical Team

Northfield, NH – Spaulding Academy & Family Services (formerly Spaulding Youth Center) has expanded its medical team with the promotion of Carolyn Brown (ARNP) to Primary Care Provider (PCP), and the hiring of Chandra Miller (MSN, RN, CPNP-PC) as medical director and Nicholas Lefebvre (RN) as health services director. This expansion enables the organization to accept and support children with complex medical and behavioral needs to its therapeutic Northfield campus.

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Spaulding still changing lives after 150 years

We’re grateful for the time and interest of Roberta Baker, reporter for the Laconia Daily Sun, who recently visited and wrote a fantastic feature story about our work and its positive impact on children and families. An excerpt of the article is below, but you…

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Spaulding’s Winter Carnival 2021

Spaulding Academy & Family Services in Northfield recently held its annual Winter Carnival, an outdoor experiential learning event. Children made their own sleds and decorated them using the 2021 “Heroes” theme, and each classroom had the opportunity to try the sleds out on campus. The…

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Wednesday House Welcomes Kids

We’re excited to share that Wednesday House, an on-campus transitional housing opportunity, is now open – as detailed by the Laconia Daily Sun! An excerpt of the article is below, but you can click here to view the article on the Laconia Daily Sun’s website…

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Hair Stylists Bring Services to Spaulding

Residential students at Spaulding Academy & Family Services (formerly Spaulding Youth Center) were recently treated to on-site haircuts by local hair stylists and mother-daughter team, Janet and Stacey Robitaille. The kids were excited to shed some of the long locks they acquired during the COVID-19…

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Spaulding Academy & Family Services Promotes Amanda Champagne

Northfield, NH – Spaulding Academy & Family Services (formerly Spaulding Youth Center) has promoted Amanda Champagne to Executive Director of Family Services. The former residential services director, Champagne has been employed with the organization since 2000, serving in various capacities within the residential program. Her…

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2020 Virtual Multicultural Celebration a Success

Spaulding Academy & Family Services (formerly Spaulding Youth Center) held its annual Multicultural Celebration – virtually – before the holiday break. All 12 classrooms at the Spaulding Academy spent weeks studying different cultural celebrations, including Diwali, France’s Bastille Day, Hanukkah, Hawaii’s Merrie Monarch Festival, Japan’s…

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Longstanding Employees Honored with Spaulding Spirit Awards

Spaulding Academy & Family Services (formerly Spaulding Youth Center) has awarded five of its longstanding employees with Spaulding Spirit Awards to recognize their 2020 retirements. These employees were recognized for their heartfelt dedication to the children and families they served in various capacities since starting…

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