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Carsey School of Public Policy
"In this brief, authors Harshita Sarup and Jess Carson offer an update on enrollment in the New Hampshire Care Scholarship Program and describe the age and geographic distribution of enrolled children. Using data from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, the authors confirm that enrollment more than doubled between December 2023—just before program eligibility was expanded in January 2024—and December 2025. More than 5,800 children, two-thirds of whom are under age five, are now served through the program, reaching each county of the state. The authors underscore the importance of continuously tracking program implementation and leveraging local partnerships to ensure the program is meeting the needs of families in communities statewide." Read the article on Carsey's website and download the brief here. Granite United Way is excited to announce the launch of the NH Care Connections Assistance Request Form, a new, user-friendly resource available now!
This form is specifically designed to help an organization manage clients when they do not have the internal capacity to serve them directly. How It Works: 1. Client Submits Form: A client fills out the NH Care Connections Assistance Request Form. 2. Live Connection: The client is connected to a Connect Navigator who can assess their needs and link them to appropriate resources across New Hampshire. Important Distinction: This is NOT a Crisis Service This form is for general social service assistance. For emergencies or mental health crises, please ensure clients utilize dedicated services: 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Continue Using Closed Loop Referrals The Unite Us Closed Loop Referral Services remain fully available for partners who wish to maintain direct connection and track outcomes for their referred clients. For Closed Loop Referral information, please contact Gary Bledden at: [email protected] Access the Assistance Request Form via the attached rack card or use this link: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/nh-care-connections/request-connect-navigator NH Children's Trust Unsung Hero  Nominate a parent or caregiver for the NH Children's Trust's 19th Annual Unsung Hero Awards. Read more about the award here.
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN NOW! Nominations close on December 17th. From the NH Association for Infant Mental Health This award recognizes an individual’s outstanding accomplishments or contributions to improve the outcomes of the Infant Mental Health field. Please provide as much detail about the particulars as to how this person's work is impacting the field of infant mental health in New Hampshire. If there is a person (or more) you feel should be nominated for the NHIAMH Award for Excellence, please take a moment to fill out this form letting us know about them and their work. Nomination forms will be accepted until 12/31/25. Stay, Work, Play just released a report reflecting the perspectives of NH residents ages 18-40. Read the report here. Starting this week, they are hosting "Policy and Pints" conversations throughout the state. "Discuss housing, childcare, career and social opportunities (and more!), and what your hopes, challenges, and dreams for life in NH look like. These sessions are unplugged and analog...think post-it notes, real-time brainstorming, and yapping." 2025 TOUR DATES 🍺 November 12: Arts Alley in Concord, tinyurl.com/4ttabbbe 🍺 November 13: Rek-Lis Brewing Company in Bethlehem, tinyurl.com/3zbjnhna 🍺 November 18: Spyglass Brewing Company in Nashua, tinyurl.com/3dskksev 🍺 November 19: Harpoon Brewery in Manchester, tinyurl.com/feccz6ju 🍺 December 4: Loaded Question Brewing in Portsmouth with Catapult Seacoast, tinyurl.com/4kjz2jvt 🍺 December 11: Twin Barns Brewing Co in Meredith, tinyurl.com/yexd3p3s 🍺 January 8: Branch and Blade Brewing Company Inc in Keene, tinyurl.com/25ewa97u 🍺 January 13: Hoptimystic Brewing in Enfield, tinyurl.com/4cxwhepm  Early Childhood Coalition partners in Carroll, Coös and Upper Grafton county will continue their collaborative work together as a region. The Leadership team determined that while the official Early Childhood Regions were no longer supported financially through the PDG and ARPA-D grants, that there is a commitment among the partners to continue their collaborative work in their geographical footprint. The rebranded region will now be called the Northern Lakes and Mountains Early Childhood Partnership. Another great example that we are stronger together!  The Coalitions who make up the Northern Lakes and Mountains are: the Coös Coalition for Young Children and Families, Raising the Valley, and Roots and Wings.
Don't miss this important Child Care Town Hall event on November 13. To register, use the QR code below or click here.  Read the latest Coalition Connection - take your time, it's rich with lots of news, updates, and reports. 
A full recording of the 2025 Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit is now available.
This session features timely insights on policy progress made this year, highlights from the new 2025 State Policy Roadmap and Policy Impact Calculator, and perspectives from leaders working to advance stronger systems of care for families. In addition to the recording, you can now access the presentation slides, as well as important links and resources shared during the event.. You can access all of the resources here. The First Five Years Fund released Head Start State Fact Sheets that show the reach and impact of Head Start in each state - including funding, enrollment, where services are provided, and details about partnerships with parents and community members that ensure children have what they need to be successful. Explore the interactive map and find out how Head Start helps young learners in your state. " Click here or image below to read NH's Fact Sheet.  The fall grant making season is here!
Check out these opportunities: Dobles Foundation Due October 1. The charitable focus of the Dobles Foundation will be CHILDCARE AND ADVANCING NEEDS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CHILDREN. The Foundation will consider funding New Hampshire charitable organizations whose mission, in whole or in part, includes:
CLiF Literacy Enrichment Grant - The Literacy Enrichment Grant offers $1000 in funding that can be used for project-oriented or experiential learning opportunities designed to bring literacy to life. Due November 1. Community Literacy Grant We provide inspiring literacy activities, support, and new, high-quality books to children in under-resourced communities who are at risk of growing up with low literacy skills. Due October 1.
Watch the WMUR interview: Shannon Trembly from NH Child Care Advisory Council and Melissa Cadwell from Seacoast Community School.
Read NH Fiscal Policy Institute's Nicole Heller's piece, Policy Forum: Challenges in Early Childhood Care Persist Read NH Bulletin articles
Listen to the BIZCastNH podcast from Business NH Magazine- NH Child Care Crisis
*NEW- Early Childhood Years and Early Education Hub for Children with Special Medical Needs8/12/2025
New Hampshire Family Voices recently launched an Early Childhood Hub to serve as an online resource for families of young children, including those with special health care needs. Designed with parents in mind, it has a number of resources and information to address developmental questions. Parent Information Center and NH Family Voices published their most recent edition of Pass it On focusing on the early childhood years. Check it out!  |
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