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Current URGENT Needs:

  • Toothbrush holders
  • Soap containers
  • Baby wash
  • 3 in 1 Soap, Shampoo & Conditioner
  • 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Dove and Ivory bar soap
  • Sharpie markers
  • 1" and 2" white binders

NEW! Shop online for Back to School

Spofford Back to School Basics@Target

Spofford Back to School Uniforms@Walmart

January — Stock the Pantry
Egg noodles
Elbow macaroni
Rice (not minute rice)
New or gently used aprons and potholders
Styrofoam cups (16 ounce) and paper     napkins

February — Indoor Fun and Games
Children's music CDs and CD players
Puzzles (for all ages)
Remote control cars
Leap Pads & games

March — Hygiene Month
Plastic shoebox (used by children to store     hygiene items)
Suave shampoo and conditioner
Plastic caps for toothbrushes
Dove Bar soap
Deodorant and body lotion
Washcloths

April — Art Therapy Month
Construction paper
Colored tissue paper
Popsicle sticks and Pipe cleaners
Craft kits and coloring books
Composition notebooks (no spiral binding)

May — Fun in the Sun
One-piece bathing suits
    (boys and girls, sizes 4T to 16)
Flip flops
Sunscreen (SPF 30)
Bug repellent
Beach towels

June — Good Clean Fun
Liquid bleach (for laundry)
Pump style hand soap
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Kleenex

July — Recreation & Fitness
Soccer Balls
Basketballs
Jump ropes
Bubbles
Nerf balls

August — Back-to-School
Backpacks
New or gently used back-to-school clothing (4T-16)
Pencils and/or Pens
Calculators
3 ring binders (1/2 or 1 inch)
Pencil school bags w/ zipper
Educational games and flash cards

September — Fall Warmth
Socks
Underwear (including beginner bras)
Sweatpants / Sweatshirts (4T-16)
Gently used, clean winter coats
Snow boots

October — Health Needs
Benadryl
Chewable multi-vitamins
Triple antibiotic ointment
Vaseline
Powder free latex gloves (or latex     free)

November — Happy Holidays
Toys for children’s holiday gifts
Board games
Children’s CDs and CD players
Stocking stuffers (small personal
     hygiene items, child’s card games,
     cars, hair baubles, etc.)
Children’s DVD movies
Christmas Gift Cards (Wal-Mart,     Target, etc.)

December — Sweet Dreams
Twin bed sheets (top and/or bottom)
Bed-in-a-bag sets (twin size)
New pillows and pillowcases
Bath towels and wash cloths (new or     clean used)
Pajamas sets (boys and girls, 4T-16)

Statistics

We are proud of our children’s success!

  • 93 percent made progress toward their treatment goals
  • 74 percent were discharged because they met their treatment goals
  • 83 percent improved their academic performance
  • 79 percent displayed improved social interaction in the community
  • 84 percent remained in a less-restrictive setting 90 days after discharging from Spofford

Outcome data for calendar year 2005. Report prepared by Resource Development Institute, Inc., Spring, 2006.

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