Hot off the press blog from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute with recent data showing the financial challenges families face in paying for child care. 

On May 7th, join members of the early childhood community in Coos, Carroll, and North Grafton Counties for an evening of connection and learning focused on improving practice around challenging behaviors.  Register here.

Congratulations to Amy Brooks, Alliance member, for her testimony at a U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing.  Senator Jeanne Shaheen is the chair of the Committee and invited Amy to speak about the child care business model from her direct experience and those of the 100+ directors she works with.  Amy's testimony was also highlighted on WMUR today.  To listen to Amy's testimony cue to 54:00.

The Alliance is building its capacity!  Join the dynamic team supporting the Alliance and the multifaceted work within NH's early childhood system.  We bring together the early childhood coalition leaders and the Early Childhood Regional Leads.  The Alliance has a new strategic plan which centers on communication, family engagement, alignment, and sustainability.  We are seeking two part time independent contractors for the role of Program Coordinator and Grant Writer.  Questions? Please reach out to Sarah Fox at [email protected]. 

NH Center for Non-Profits has launched a new DEI Resource Center for nonprofit board and staff leaders embarking on a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) journey within their organizations.

Join us for the next Lunch and Learn, featuring members of the CDFA team.  They will be sharing an update on the ​Statewide Family-Based Child Care Pilot Program, including the development of statewide resources and a new grant opportunity to help support family-based child care providers and increase equitable access to quality, affordable child care for New Hampshire families.  The Lunch and Learn is Thursday, March 7 from 12-1.  Register here.

This report highlights the work of the Pyramid Model Leadership team from 1/2022 to 6/2023.

Read the latest edition of Coalition Connection. 

Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health of Human Services (DHHS) is pleased to announce the launch of Child Care Accelerate, an 8-week intensive business support program created to assist New Hampshire-based child care programs as they strengthen their business operations to ensure long-term success. Developed in partnership with business consultant Seed Collective, Child Care Accelerate will help licensed and license-exempt child care providers across New Hampshire enhance their operational efficiency and financial capacity to increase access to quality child care.  Read full press release.

Read the recently released report from the Coös Childcare Tactical Team.  The north country is experiencing an unprecedented number of child care program closures.  To work on concrete solutions to this issue, over 60 community members from the north country came together on January 24 to develop a system-wide response.  Check out the slides here.   Further reporting will be out soon. 

 New Hampshire's Birth to 3 program is seeking input from families who have experience with receiving services through the Family Centered Early Supports and Services.  To register for one of the sessions below, email [email protected]