Our Story
Established in 1871, Spaulding Academy & Family Services is one of the oldest child care organizations in the United States. Originally founded as the New Hampshire Orphans Home and School for Industry, it has transformed over the years, becoming Spaulding Youth Center in 1958 and Spaulding Academy & Family Services in 2020. The organization provides educational, residential, therapeutic, and community-based programs for children and youth facing emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.