Why work at Spaulding?

"I came to Spaulding a year ago after my foster son, who we have now adopted, had a transformative experience in the year and a half he was here at the school. After adopting 6 siblings, my husband and I were all done fostering but I still wanted to be able to help kids in foster care, so I became a permanency specialist. The feeling you get after a kid makes a breakthrough is life changing for both you and the youth!"

"I truly enjoy my role as a School Social Worker at Spaulding Academy & Family Services. The highlight of my day is greeting each student by name in the morning and sending them off in a meaningful way each afternoon—whether it’s with a high five, handshake, hug, or another special ritual. Spaulding Academy excels at creating a nurturing environment where everyone has the ability to feel valued and seen."

"We make impacts every day here at Spaulding Academy. My favorite part about working here is seeing the little and big accomplishments from our students, staff, and company. That’s what keeps the smile on my face."

"Spaulding is a unique place; once you work here, you realize there’s nowhere else quite like it. The connections forged with students, colleagues, and friends during my time here are truly one of a kind."

"I'm proud to be a Residential Assistant at Spaulding, where I have the privilege of working with exceptional children who inspire me every day. Our team's dedication to providing top-notch care and support is truly rewarding, and I feel fortunate to be part of such a compassionate and committed community."

"Spaulding is a place for growth and experiences. Where every day of work, you are making a difference in each child and their families lives. There is nowhere I would rather work!"

"Working at Spaulding makes me a better human being. It fills my heart with gratitude. Working with our kids is a gift that humbles me. I get more than I give."

"Having multiple positions here at Spaulding has given me the opportunity to watch these beautiful children grow into successful individuals. We give them the tools they need to become successful, such as communication devices, picture prompts, life skills, etc. I've seen the change, for the better, in these children shortly after their admission from just working in the dining hall."

"I think it's very rewarding to be able to see these children flourish in an environment suited to their needs, and the support and communication between staff members is a large part of that experience."

"Spaulding is the only organization where I have worked that truly fosters a sense of family. The support among colleagues is unparalleled, and management consistently demonstrates genuine care for every employee. The children we serve often come from challenging backgrounds, and I am grateful that they have a safe, nurturing environment with dedicated adults who help them develop the skills necessary for success as they move forward."

"Spaulding is a special place for a multitude of reasons. One of the more unique being that Spaulding not only fosters growth for the youth who go here, but also for the staff. We grow and learn as a community together and truly are a family, I can’t say that I’ve ever experienced anything quite like that at any other workplace."

"Spaulding provides an opportunity for children to heal and grow into their authentic selves. It’s a magical experience to watch our staff change children’s lives daily by Choosing Love!"

"Spaulding has been my extended family for almost 20 years. I have made great friendships with staff over the years that I have worked here. I have made a difference with so many students I have lost count. I have enjoyed working online with direct care and now I have enjoyed training new staff in hopes that they will have develop the same passion that I have."