Meet the Wade Family
Like Spaulding, Marsha Wade believes there is a home for every child. And she personally has provided home and family to a good number of children.
Ms. Wade is a parent to two biological children, a foster parent to another, and an adoptive…
Spaulding CEO Cristina Peixoto Addresses International Conference
Spaulding for Children has long been a national resource for professionals seeking the latest information and programs to help and support families and the interests of children. Last month, Spaulding received recognition on the global stage…
Guardian vs. Foster Parents
A legal guardian can make decisions on behalf of the child, but the child maintains a legal connection with his or her birth parents. Guardians can be permanent, temporary, or limited. Guardians often are family members. The legal relationship…
AdoptUSKids Leadership Program Seeks Applicants
Minority Professional Leadership Development (MPLD) program at AdoptUSKids is now accepting leadership program applications!
The Minority Professional Leadership Development (MPLD) program at AdoptUSKids is an eight-month fellowship designed…
Start the School Year Off Right For Your Student
Set up a schedule for studying, sports and other extra circular activities – then, stick to it. It's best to create a quiet study area for homework. The study space could be a certain chair at the dining room table where each night after…
Understanding the World of a Child
A Profile of Ms. Nyiemah Twyman, BA
A specialist in adoption and foster care at Spaulding for Children, Nyiemah Twyman personally knows what life is like for the children on her caseload. When she was younger, Ms. Twyman had been in foster…
Looking Back at 50 Years
In honor of our 50th Anniversary, we want to remember what makes Spaulding unique: Spaulding's commitment to those children that were often left uncared for – including children with disabilities.
In 1978 Spaulding hired experts…
