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About Walker

Walker is an array of programs and professionals that provides world-class mental health services, state-of-the-art special education, expert professional training and consultation, and child welfare advocacy.

Walker provides intensive services for hundreds of the most troubled children, youth, and families. Walker’s multidisciplinary programs extend specialized therapeutic environments beyond our classrooms into family homes, public schools and community settings.

Professionals and students from across the nation find rewarding professional development and training opportunities at Walker. As a center for innovation in child welfare, special education and children’s mental health, Walker has earned national and international recognition.

Walker brings its mission to the world through professional dialogue and publication, and by providing leadership and advocacy on behalf of children, youth and families everywhere.

Walker: Teaching, Caring, Building Hope

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Mission, Core Values, and Beliefs

Walker transforms the lives of children and youth who are dealing with complex emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges, by partnering with these children and youth, their families, and communities to nurture hope, build strengths, and develop lifelong skills.     Core ... more »

The power of play

Walker Family Fun Day provides needed relief

Fourteen years later, Ken and Susan Meharg still remember how Walker helped their family while their then nine-year-old adopted son was a student here and enrolled in the residential program. Through Ken’s business, New England Trade, the Mehargs continue to show their gratitude by helping... more »