About Our Programs

The Home for Little Wanderers is America's oldest and New England's largest, private, non-profit child and family service agency, with its roots dating back to 1799. The mission of The Home is to ensure the healthy emotional, mental, and social development of children at risk, their families, and communities. We do this through an integrated system of prevention, advocacy, research, and direct care services.

The Home continues its tradition of providing critical prevention and intervention services. First we create or support safe, and nurturing environments so that children and families can use the wide variety of specialized services we provide to meet their needs. Second, we offer a commitment to the hard work, risk-taking and innovation necessary to not only address problems, but to help the community learn how to prevent problems as well.

With nearly 600 employees, 16 programs, and a commitment to advocacy we reach thousands of children and families each year. The Home's services include:

• Early Childhood
• Adoption
• Foster Care
• Clinical & Family Support
• Residential Care
• Special Education
• Independent Living
• Case Management