Mission Statement:
Supporting exceptional children and families toward a successful future.
Top Funding Sources:
Funding is primarily provided from referring school districts; NH Division for Children, Youth & Families; Children’s Behavioral Health; NH Department of Education; Medicaid; and counterpart agencies in other states. Private donations and grants from individuals, foundations and community organizations help fund activities, projects and programs that directly benefit the children in our care, which are not afforded through public funding.
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1871
EMPLOYEES: 328
ANNUAL REVENUE: $32,000,000
Service Locations:
Located on more than 500 acres in Northfield, NH, our scenic hilltop campus offers a safe, supportive and intensely therapeutic environment for children from across the state and beyond. In addition to campus programming, Spaulding’s community-based programs include a variety of services to provide children and their families where they are needed most.
Contact:
Courtney Leighton
Director of Development & Community Relations
72 Spaulding Road
Northfield, NH 03276
603-286-8901
cleighton@spauldingservices.org
www.spauldingservices.org
For more than 150 years, Spaulding Academy & Family Services has been a leading provider of educational, residential, therapeutic and foster care programs and services for children and youth with neurological, emotional, behavioral, learning or developmental challenges – including autism spectrum disorder – and those who have experienced significant trauma, abuse or neglect. We continuously work to provide the highest quality care and education through cutting-edge therapies and a commitment to excellence.
Fundraising Events:
In addition to participating in Giving Tuesday and NH Gives, Spaulding Academy & Family Services actively identifies ways to connect with individuals and companies who wish to support the children and families we serve. The annual Spaulding Woods 50K ultra marathon, hosted on our campus, raises funds to support outdoor enrichment and physical education opportunities for our students.
In 2026, we are excited to introduce our first annual Golf Tournament, to be held in September at Lochmere Country Club, expanding our community engagement and fundraising initiatives.
Giving Opportunities:
Spaulding Academy & Family Services deeply values every donation, as public funding covers only 90% of essential living, clinical and educational expenses. Each contribution helps ensure that every child on our campus and in our classrooms receives the education and childhood they deserve. We welcome unrestricted and restricted gifts, in-kind donations, matching gifts, stock transfers, tribute or memorial gifts, and planned giving. Our team is happy to collaborate on customized giving opportunities that align with personal or professional goals, and donations can be made securely and conveniently through our website.
Volunteer Opportunities:
We deeply value volunteers who share their time and talents in support of the children we serve. Volunteer opportunities are plentiful both on the Spaulding Academy & Family Services campus and throughout the community. We welcome conversations about your interests and ideas to create a meaningful experience that aligns with your personal or professional goals. Whether you bring a special skill, a community connection, a corporate service group or simply a desire to give back, we look forward to helping you make a difference through a rewarding volunteer opportunity.
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