Overall Risk Level
error High Risk
Risk Flags
flag2017 Massachusetts state investigation into unreported child abuse/neglect incidents at the Walpole residential/school program led to probation and then voluntary surrender of residential and school licenses, closing the program
flagEmployee theft of approximately $50,000 was uncovered during the 2017 internal review that preceded the closure
flag2014 dispute with Walpole police over a ~7-hour delay in notifying police of an alleged sexual assault between residents at a Home-operated facility (Longview Farm)
flagTwo separate data security incidents (2019 and 2020-21) exposed personal information via compromised employee email accounts
flagActive 2025 civil lawsuit (Barnaby v. The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc., Middlesex Superior Court, case 2282CV00288)
Legal Issues
gavelBarnaby v. The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc. (2025, Middlesex Superior Court, case 2282CV00288)
gavelHistorical: Sylvander v. New England Home for Little Wanderers, 584 F.2d 1103 (1st Cir. 1978)
Ethical Concerns
policyEmployee reviews describe chronic understaffing and being assigned duties outside role/pay scope
policyReviews cite a lack of transparency between upper management and direct-care staff
BBB RatingNot BBB Accredited; no letter grade published
Employee Sentiment
6.4
out of 10
Management