What is Shared Living? In the past, Shared Living has gone by the names ‘Adult Foster Care’ and ‘Host Homes.’ At the most basic level, a community member shares his…
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Is Shared Living Right for Me? The most important quality in a shared living provider is the desire to open their home to a person with a developmental disability or…
“There are approximately 100 children in foster care [in Maine], without an identified family, waiting for adoption.” – Jim Martin Surely there are 100 people in the great state of…
Anna Brown, Occupational Therapy Coordinator for Spurwink, is leading the implementation of sensory rooms at the six day treatment sites within the agency (Portland, Brunswick, Lewiston, Casco, Chelsea, and Cornville)….
We are pleased to announce that Spurwink launched an Annual Corporate Partner initiative to engage corporate friends and supporters in a more meaningful way. Through event sponsorships and volunteer opportunities,…
You could volunteer with any number of nonprofit organizations. Why did you choose Spurwink? In early 2004, during a friendly conversation with George Campbell, he suggested I become involved with an…
I can’t imagine anything much more frustrating than having a special needs child and not being able to access any of the MaineCare supported services. If a parent or guardian…
“Summertime is always the best of what might be.” – Charles Bowden As I look outside my window at the bright sunshine and the green, leafy trees swaying in the…
Navigating the special education system is often daunting for parents and families. Common questions include: Will my child qualify? What is an IEP? What will the school expect from me?…
The best way I can describe having PTSD is that you are constantly on high alert and your brain is going going going at 100 miles an hour, waiting for…