- A vaulted central gathering (or "milieu") space with meadow views, a sensory room, and dedicated life-skills areas—like private showers and laundry—helps nurture resident independence.
- Specialized safety upgrades with anti-ligature fixtures and discreet access controls blend quietly into the background to support daily healing and recovery.
- Resilient environmental graphics and low-maintenance finishes withstand heavy daily use while maintaining a warm, homelike atmosphere.
To keep up with growing community demand, NewPath (formerly St. Joseph Orphanage) partnered with SHP to expand its Sutton Road campus capacity by 35%. As one of the oldest child and family service agencies in the nation—founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1829—NewPath needed a space that matched its deep history of care. Rather than building from scratch, we transformed an underutilized wing into a bright, 16-bed residential cottage rooted in trauma-informed design principles.
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