Student Stories Archives - Spaulding Academy & Family Services

Blossoming Toward a Brighter Future

Our youngest resident to date, Jamie was just four years old when he arrived on campus in February 2020. In his four short years, he survived abuse and neglect, often fending for himself or in tandem with his four siblings. Although his fight for life sustained him until he could be brought to the safety of Spaulding Academy & Family Services, his trauma from severe neglect, trauma and food insecurity were negatively affecting his physical and emotional development.

Every Child Deserves A Childhood

Our youngest resident to date, Jamie was just four years old when he arrived on campus in February 2020. In his four short years, he survived abuse and neglect, often fending for himself or in tandem with his four siblings. Although his fight for life sustained him until he could be brought to the safety of Spaulding Academy & Family Services, his trauma from severe neglect, trauma and food insecurity were negatively affecting his physical and emotional development.

The Confidence to Reach His Full Potential

Reese was always a sensitive child, even as a baby. He did not like being touched and he hated riding in the car, screaming and kicking in the backseat. By the time he was three years old, his parents knew that his sensitivities were more…

Helping Children Create a Healthy New Beginning

As a young child, Rowen was exposed to trauma and events that no child should have to see or endure. As a result, Rowen struggled to control her emotions and behaviors because she was never taught how to do so. She had been living in…

Therapeutic Campus Provides Hope for the Future

Even as a small child, Josh could be extremely aggressive and had difficulty self-managing during many situations. When he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), his parents realized that his school district was not adequately equipped to support Josh’s needs. School administration began requesting…

The Success of a Special Class of 2018 Graduate

I am so proud of Matthew. In his latest teacher conferences, his high school teachers shared all positive feedback about my son: polite, a role model, a great kid, and a hard worker. These are incredible compliments considering where he was just ten years ago. After struggling…

Student Stories

Blossoming Toward a Brighter Future

Every Child Deserves A Childhood

The Confidence to Reach His Full Potential

Helping Children Create a Healthy New Beginning

Therapeutic Campus Provides Hope for the Future

The Success of a Special Class of 2018 Graduate

The Journey from Uncertainty to Extraordinary

Community-Based Programs Provide a Safe Harbor

Thank You to All the Staff of Spaulding Youth Center