Roundtable of mental health experts discuss the issues kids face
May 13, 2021
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 expertise, along with Chandra Miller, Nick Lefebvre and Amanda Champagne. ...
Read MoreSpaulding Academy & Family Services Recognizes Exceptional Staff Members
April 19, 2021
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 the organization and inspire fellow team members with their dedication ...
Read MoreSpaulding Academy & Family Services Expands Medical Team
March 22, 2021
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 ...
Read MoreSpaulding still changing lives after 150 years
March 16, 2021
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 can click here to view the full multi-page article on ...
Read MoreSpaulding’s Winter Carnival 2021
March 11, 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 event was a great way for the school community to ...
Read MoreWednesday House Welcomes Kids
February 17, 2021
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 or click here to view the article as a PDF. NORTHFIELD ...
Read MoreHair Stylists Bring Services to Spaulding
February 9, 2021
Photo credits: Courtesy Photo 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 pandemic, all while staying on campus and ...
Read MoreSpaulding Academy & Family Services Promotes Amanda Champagne
January 28, 2021
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 promotion is part of a strategic realignment of Spaulding Academy & ...
Read More2020 Virtual Multicultural Celebration a Success
January 19, 2021
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 Children’s Day, Mexico’s Day of the Dead, Scotland’s Hogmanay, Thailand’s ...
Read MoreLongstanding Employees Honored with Spaulding Spirit Awards
December 21, 2020
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 their careers at Spaulding. “We are grateful for each of these ...
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