AGENCY HISTORY

• 1960 founded in Portland, Maine by Richard M. Smith, the Spurwink School was established as a group home for boys with severe emotional problems in the Cape Elizabeth area, home to the Spurwink River.
• 1982 developed three therapeutic foster homes in Rhode Island
• 1984  Spurwink School II was incorporated as a RI non-profit corporation.
• 1986 Spurwink School II move to Lincoln, Rhode Island and opened it’s doors to day students.
• 1988 Spurwink School II was certified as a provider of residential services for adults with developmental disabilities.
• 1991 Community Supported Living Arrangements and in-home services developed.
• 1995 The agency purchased and developed 99 Willow Street, Providence into twelve apartments for adults with developmental diabilites.
• 1998 The corporation was renamed Spurwink/RI to reflect the evolution of the agency. 
• 1998 Voc-links Program began to provide supported employment opportunities for the residents of the agency’s community residences.
• 2003 The agency became certified to offer Home Based Treatment Services.

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The mission of Spurwink|RI is to assist children, adults with disabilities,
and their families in pursuing social, educational, vocational
and other life enhancing opportunities.