Spaulding Academy & Family Services

06/18/2026

🌱 There’s something special about getting your hands in the dirt. Gardening gives our students a chance to slow down, connect with nature, and experience the joy of watching something grow. Along the way, they're building confidence, learning responsibility, practicing patience, and enjoying time outdoors. It's win, win! 🌼

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Secure you're spot while there's still time and join us here at Spaulding for another year of fun on the trails!

Four spots remain for the 2026 Spaulding Woods 50K.

This July, runners from nine states and two countries will come together in Northfield, NH for a day on the trails.

We're grateful to everyone who has chosen to be part of this year's event and look forward to welcoming both familiar faces and first-time visitors to Spaulding Academy & Family Services

06/15/2026

⛳️ Tee up for a great cause at Spaulding Academy & Family Services' 2026 Golf Tournament Fundraiser Friday, September 18th at Lochmere Country Club!

Whether you're looking to show off your swing, enjoy a day on the course, or support exceptional children and families, this tournament is sure to be a hole-in-one! 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️

We're currently looking for:
🏌️ Golfers to fill the fairways
🤝 Sponsors to help drive our mission forward

Don't get stuck in the rough, register today at: birdease.com/spaulding

⛳ It's fore the kids! Every registration and sponsorship helps Spaulding continue providing life-changing services for children and families across New Hampshire and beyond.

Questions? Contact Courtney Leighton at [email protected]

06/15/2026

We are incredibly thankful for our Spaulding staff who go above and beyond for our students every single day, but especially for special events like our Candyland Prom!

💜 A special thank you to the talented staff who hand-crafted every decoration and transformed our space into a Candyland wonderland.

🍭 Thank you to Salena Durrette and the Prom Committee for bringing this creative theme to life and making the evening so magical for our students.

🎶 Thank you to DJ Cain for keeping the dance floor packed all night long and creating an unforgettable atmosphere with great music.

🍕 Thank you to our Food Services Team for cooking, delivering, serving, and helping plan the event. The students were thrilled to enjoy all of their favorite pizzas, and your hard work helped make the night extra special.

✨ And thank you to our Beauty Team for helping our students look and feel their best with fabulous prom hair, makeup, and styling.

Spaulding is truly one of a kind, and we are so thankful to the entire Spaulding community who make it such a special place.

06/13/2026

🍭 Our Candyland Prom was truly a dream come true, and it wouldn't have been possible without the incredible generosity of our community.

A special thank you to everyone who donated dresses, shoes, suits, ties, hair styling tools, accessories, and more. Because of your kindness, our Prom Closet is filled with beautiful attire that helps our students feel confident and celebrated on their special night!

Thank you to Ernesto Salamone for donating the cotton candy machine that added a fun and delicious touch to the evening, and to Leo Raffle for sponsoring the limo rides that made our students feel like true VIPs!

Your generosity helped create unforgettable memories and magical moments for our students. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making prom so special! 💚

06/12/2026

🍭✨ What a SWEET night to remember! ✨🍭

Our Candyland-themed Prom was a tremendous success, filled with laughter, dancing, friendship, and memories that will last a lifetime.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this special event possible! To our incredible staff who spent countless hours handcrafting decorations, styling hair, doing makeup, setting up, and ensuring every detail was perfect: we are so grateful for your dedication and care!

Thank you to the generous donors who provided prom attire, shoes, accessories, and other special touches that helped our students feel confident and celebrated on their big night. 💜🍬🎉

06/12/2026

📣 Calling All Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Families! ❤️

Join us on August 8th for a special Choose Love Foster Parent Training Conference hosted by Spaulding Academy & Family Services in partnership with the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement.

This engaging and practical training will provide tools and strategies to help caregivers respond with connection, compassion, and confidence. Learn how trauma-informed care and the Choose Love principles can strengthen relationships, improve communication, and support children who have experienced adversity.

✨ Topics include:
• Choose Love + Trauma-Informed Care
• In-the-moment strategies you can use right away
• Understanding behavior as communication
• Connection before correction
• Regulation before expectation

🎤 Featuring guest speakers:
Shannon Desilets, Executive Director of Choose Love
DeeDee Thurber, Choose Love Course Trainer

🗓 August 8 | 8:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Spaulding Academy & Family Services in Northfield, NH
🍳 Continental breakfast provided
🍔 BBQ lunch to follow
👶 Childcare available by trained Spaulding staff (limited space)

Whether you're a current foster parent, adoptive parent, kinship caregiver, or simply looking to grow your parenting toolkit, this event is designed for you.

📲 Registration ends July 26. To register visit https://qrco.de/bgqawt or contact [email protected] to register.

06/10/2026

Help create more stories of HOPE! 🌟During (ends today at 5pm!) you have the power to make that possible.

Every donation, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact on the children and families we serve. Thank you for considering Spaulding Academy & Family Services during 2025 NH Gives. 💚💙

🔗 https://bit.ly/4fAZFBs

06/09/2026

is LIVE! 🌟 Friends, we need your support. At Spaulding, we are dedicated to helping children in need, providing them with care, resources, and opportunities. Now, we have an incredible chance to amplify our impact through the NH Gives fundraiser, a 24-hour event where every dollar donated goes directly to supporting local nonprofits. Join us in this journey by making a contribution, no matter the amount. Your support will bring smiles to the faces of countless children, ensuring they have the chance to chase their dreams.

Head over to https://bit.ly/4fAZFBs to help us create more stories of hope. Donate today to invest in a child's success. 💚

THANK YOU!