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Established in 1968 with the belief that every child is adoptable

Spaulding for Children today is a national leader in foster care and adoption, developing and providing parenting support, resources and training.

Strengthening and Supporting Families and Children Since 1968
Building stronger communities

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For Every Child - A Family
Keeping children safe, nurtured and with a permanent family

Foster Care Adoption
We pave the way
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About Us

Who We are

Spaulding for Children, a private, non-profit, COA accredited child welfare agency, was established in 1968 to find permanent and safe families for children. The organization is comprised of three service entities: the Child and Family Services, the Spaulding Institute for Family and Community Development, and the Academy for Family Support and Preservation.

Spaulding’s Mission

In partnership with families, communities, organizations, states and the nation, Spaulding for Children’s mission is to assure that all children grow up in safe, permanent families and have the help they need to be successful in life.

Get Involved

Anyone can help change a child’s life – foster care, adoption, mentorship, donation. Choose your commitment. Every effort helps – big or small!

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What is happening

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Prevention is our number one goal

Getting to the root of the problem is our focus – can we prevent a child from entering the foster care system? The whole community can help prevent child abuse that by knowing how to identify a potential risk and also the protective actions that need to take place.

We concentrate on that awareness, help us spread the word!

Risk Factors

Risk Factor 1

Parents’ lack of understanding of children’s needs, child development and parenting skills

Risk Factor 2

Parents’ history of child maltreatment in family of origin

Risk Factor 3

Substance abuse and/or mental health issues including depression in the family

Risk Factor 4

Parental characteristics such as young age, low education, single parenthood, large number of dependent children, and low income

Risk Factor 5

Nonbiological, transient caregivers in the home (e.g., mother’s male partner)

Risk Factor 6

Parental thoughts and emotions that tend to support or justify maltreatment behaviors

Refer a family at risk

If you know or suspect a child or family is at risk, don’t hesitate to refer them and help prevent abuse.

Referral Program

For every child – a family

Spaulding for Children is committed to ensuring that the community understands the need to support children, youth and families who are in the child welfare system. Every child deserves a family.

Those who are interested in foster care and adoption are welcome to attend an orientation or request information about the services offered at Spaulding for Children.

Guide to Fostering

Guide to Adoption

Established in 1968 with the belief that every child is adoptable

Strengthening and Supporting Families and Children Since 1968

For Every Child - A Family

We pave the way

Spaulding Scramble

Spaulding’s Community of Caring

Contract Opportunities