Resources

Keeping Residents of New Hampshire informed of public safety notices issued by the State of New Hampshire and severe weather warnings directly from the National Weather Service.

Learn how your family can prevent home fires, escape from a home fire in 2 minutes, and recover after a home fire. 

Child Care Aware of America’s efforts to support Emergency Preparedness Planning. 

Access to disaster help and resources. 

FEMA provides training on knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform key tasks required for emergencies. 

Provide access to documentation related to National Preparedness.

Nixle keeps you up-to-date with relevant information from your local public safety departments & schools.

Ready.gov helps families plan ahead for disasters. Be informed, plan ahead, and take action.

At ReadyNH.gov you can stay informed with the latest safety information from Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s (HSEM’s). 

Preparing for emergencies is something the whole family and community can do together! These steps will go a long way in keeping children safe and secure. 

Receive email alerts when severe weather happens in your area. 

This document outlines the 2021 tax law changes to the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit.

Thanks to a unique coalition of non-profits, state, corporate and volunteer partners, New Hampshire citizens now have one, easy to remember phone number to call to access all the health and human services available to them.

Use this tool to estimate your Child Care Tax Credit. You must first enter your adjusted gross income and number of children. Please note, this calculator will not store or use your data.. The results are based on current knowledge of the law and should be treated only as broad estimates; the IRS will determine the final amount. It is suggested to consult a financial professional if you want a more personalized estimate.

Family Support New Hampshire (FSNH) is a coalition of Family Resource Centers and Family Strengthening Programs throughout New Hampshire that exists to encourage each other, to share best practices, and to better provide for Granite State families.  

IRS Information for Credits & Deductions for Individuals.

Homeless help in your area.

U.S. Department of Education Request for Comment on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Welcome to the Service Link Aging and Disability Resource Center! Your link to information and support services within your community.

Welcome Families NH is now a destination for families, especially those with young children, who live in or are looking to move to New Hampshire. They offer resources related to: helping you find and access basic needs such as housing and childcare; proving current information about your child’s development; connect you with resources if you or your child is facing a crisis or risk; assist in discovering the many valuable resources New Hampshire has to offer.

Allergies are a major cause of illness in the United States. As many as 50 million people – about one in five – have allergies. 

Interested in researching a town or city in New Hampshire? This site will link you directly to the town or city’s Web Site.

CDC 24/7. Saving Lives, Protecting People.

Milestones matter! Track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s easy-to-use illustrated checklists; get tips from CDC for encouraging your child’s development; and find out what to do if you are ever concerned about how your child is developing. 

The Foundation for Healthy Communities helps to improve health and health care in communities through education and partnerships that engage individuals and organizations. 

Powered by Pediatricians. Trusted by Parents. 

New Hampshire Healthy Families works with NH Medicaid and health insurance programs committed to transforming the health of the community one individual at a time. 

Map of labor and delivery hospitals in New Hampshire 

The goal of the New Hampshire Regional Public Health Networks is for all New Hampshire residents to be healthy and safe. Currently, there are 13 Regional Public Health Networks statewide, each serving a defined Public Health Region.

Tick Free NH is an initiative supported by a New Hampshire funder, local businesses, and a group of New Hampshire public health, environmental health, and childcare professionals who share our mission of providing the most up to date information to New Hampshire residents about how to prevent tick encounters and protect themselves from tick bites.

Child Care Aware® of America is a national membership-based nonprofit organization working to advance affordability, accessibility, development and learning of children in child care.

Child Welfare League of America is a powerful coalition of hundreds of private and public agencies that since works to serve children and families who are vulnerable. Our expertise, leadership and innovation on policies, programs, and practices help improve the lives of millions of children across the country.

Children’s Defense Fund provides a strong, effective and independent voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby or speak for themselves. CDF educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investments.

The First Five Years Fund provides policymakers, advocates, business leaders and the public with the research and information necessary to make informed investments in quality early childhood development, birth to age five.

First Focus is a nonpartisan advocacy organization dedicated to making children and families the priority in federal policy and budget decision.

The National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) uses research to inform policy and practice and is dedicated to promoting the economic security, health, and well-being of America’s low-income families and children.

The National Child Abuse Coalition has become a resource for advocacy and a focal point for leadership and strategy on legislative issues in child maltreatment.

Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) is Save the Children’s political advocacy arm, created in 2014 to be the political voice for kids.

ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development.

The following resources will be helpful to early education and child care providers, child care health consultants, pediatricians, and others working to strengthen disaster preparedness in child care programs.

CACFP provides aid to child and adult care institutions and family or group day care homes for the provision of nutritious foods that contribute to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children, and the health and wellness of older adults and chronically impaired disabled persons.

The Child & Family Data Archive (C&F Data Archive) is the place to discover, access, and analyze data on early care, education, and families.

Promoting high-quality research and informing policy through free access to thousands of publications and datasets.

Child Care Aware® of America is a national membership-based nonprofit organization working to advance affordability, accessibility, development and learning of children in child care.

The aim of GEMSS is to assure all children with genetic health conditions succeed in school-life.

NAFCC has lead the family child care accreditation program for over 25 years. children, youth and their families.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children: Promoting high-quality learning by connecting practice, policy, and research.

Stepping Stones to Caring for our Children from The National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education (NRC) presents 138 essential standards intended to reduce the rate of morbidity and mortality in child care and early education settings.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a division of the Department of Health & Human Services. We promote the economic and social well-being of children, families, individuals and communities with leadership and resources for compassionate, effective delivery of human services.

Go NAP SACC provides early care and education programs with quality, evidence-informed materials. Here you can find our updated Go NAP SACC self-assessments as well as our original NAP SACC materials.

ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development.

This PowerPoint gives an overview of the 2022–2024 CCDF Plan and asks for input from Stakeholders. The next input session takes place on July 15, 2021 from 12:00-1:00 PM. Please see the link below for more information on the input sessions.

This document includes registration information about the “2022-2024 CCDF Plan Overview: Development, Changes and Your Important Input” Presentation for Stakeholders on July 15, 2021 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM.

CCDF State of New Hampshire Plan
Required every three years, this plan forms the blueprint for the state’s activities, initiatives and compliance requirements.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Economic and Housing Stability, Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration (Bureau) is preparing to submit the required Federal Plan regarding the use of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). A Public Hearing on the FFY 2022-2024 CCDF Plan Draft will be held on Monday, July 19, 2021 virtually. The Hearing will be preceded by a one-hour informational session on the content of the Plan.

Please join us for a second session on the FFY 2022 – 2024 Child Care and Development Fund Plan Draft Version will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at virtually on the zoom link. The public comment session will be preceded by a 45-minute presentation on the content of the Plan (repeat of the presentation held on Monday, July 19). Please join the call anytime between 12:30 and 2:00 PM.

ACROSS NH is project dedicated to supporting afterschool professionals in their work to create high quality, innovative programs for New Hampshire’s schoolage children during out-of-school time hours.

Through CACFP, more than 3.3 million children and 120,000 adults receive nutritious meals and snacks each day as part of the day care they receive.

Early Childhood Education Tuition Assistance.

Early Learning NH is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to ensuring that all New Hampshire children have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Tuition Assistance, Scholarships and Grants.

NAFCC has lead the family child care accreditation program for over 25 years. children, youth and their families.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children: Promoting high-quality learning by connecting practice, policy, and research.

PTAN is a grant-funded statewide technical assistance and support network that promotes quality, developmentally appropriate and culturally competent early childhood education and special education programs.

U.S. Department of Education Request for Comment on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

The New Hampshire Early Learning Standards are a statewide resource for everyone who loves, cares for, and educates young children. The Standards provide essential information to support and enhance children’s development and learning.

ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development.

Keeping Residents of New Hampshire informed of public safety notices issued by the State of New Hampshire and severe weather warnings directly from the National Weather Service.

Learn how your family can prevent home fires, escape from a home fire in 2 minutes, and recover after a home fire. 

Child Care Aware of America’s efforts to support Emergency Preparedness Planning. 

Access to disaster help and resources. 

Nixle keeps you up-to-date with relevant information from your local public safety departments & schools.

Ready.gov helps families plan ahead for disasters. Be informed, plan ahead, and take action.

At ReadyNH.gov you can stay informed with the latest safety information from Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s (HSEM’s). 

Preparing for emergencies is something the whole family and community can do together! These steps will go a long way in keeping children safe and secure. 

Receive email alerts when severe weather happens in your area. 

Keeping Residents of New Hampshire informed of public safety notices issued by the State of New Hampshire and severe weather warnings directly from the National Weather Service.

Learn how your family can prevent home fires, escape from a home fire in 2 minutes, and recover after a home fire. 

Child Care Aware of America’s efforts to support Emergency Preparedness Planning. 

Access to disaster help and resources. 

Nixle keeps you up-to-date with relevant information from your local public safety departments & schools.

Ready.gov helps families plan ahead for disasters. Be informed, plan ahead, and take action.

At ReadyNH.gov you can stay informed with the latest safety information from Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s (HSEM’s). 

Preparing for emergencies is something the whole family and community can do together! These steps will go a long way in keeping children safe and secure. 

Receive email alerts when severe weather happens in your area. 

The Center on the Developing Child’s diverse activities align around building an R&D (research and development) platform for science-based innovation, and transforming the policy and practice landscape that supports and even demands change. We do this because society pays a huge price when children do not reach their potential, because half a century of policies and programs have not produced breakthrough outcomes, and because dramatic advances in science are ready to be used to achieve a promising future for every child.

The Illinois Early Learning Project Web site is a source of evidence-based, reliable information on early care and education for parents, caregivers, and teachers of young children in Illinois.

NCTSN.org is a resource for the public, professionals, and others who care about children and are concerned about child traumatic stress. For specific inquiries or more information about the National Child Traumatic Stress Network contact [email protected].

PTAN is a grant-funded statewide technical assistance and support network that promotes quality, developmentally appropriate and culturally competent early childhood education and special education programs.

The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning is a five-year project designed to strengthen the capacity of Head Start and child care programs to improve the social and emotional outcomes of young children.

NCPMI is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs to improve and support the capacity of state systems and local programs to implement an early childhood multi-tiered system of support to improve the social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes of young children with, and at risk for, developmental disabilities or delays. 

Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society that has the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential.

ACROSS NH is project dedicated to supporting afterschool professionals in their work to create high quality, innovative programs for New Hampshire’s schoolage children during out-of-school time hours.

Breathe New Hampshire’s Asthma Care for Kids™ program is helping child care providers, teachers, parents and coaches to better understand asthma.

Children NH makes health care accessible start from pre-natal and post-natal assistance that is needed in delivering children in perfect condition.

Early Childhood Education Tuition Assistance.

Early Learning NH is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to ensuring that all New Hampshire children have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

New Hampshire Afterschool Network: Actively Supporting Afterschool in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Family Voices provides free, confidential services to families and professionals caring for children with chronic conditions and/or disabilities.

The NH Child Care Advisory Council was created by a state law. The group responds to child care issues. The group also gives information on early care and education in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services Home Page.

The goal of the New Hampshire Regional Public Health Networks is for all New Hampshire residents to be healthy and safe. Currently, there are 13 Regional Public Health Networks statewide, each serving a defined Public Health Region.

The Parent Information Center assists families, schools and communities to increase family engagement in children’s learning and development.

PTAN is a grant-funded statewide technical assistance and support network that promotes quality, developmentally appropriate and culturally competent early childhood education and special education programs.

The Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration (BCDHSC) is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and their families.

The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) is a public system of higher education consisting of seven independent colleges, plus local academic centers.

The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund provides the financing and educational tools people need to have affordable homes, quality jobs, and child care, and to become financially independent.

New Futures Kids Count focuses on collecting and disseminating state-level data, policy recommendations, and tools for legislators, public officials, and advocates to advance policies for NH children and families.

New Hampshire Children’s Trust strives to improve systems and public policies to support healthy outcomes for children and eliminate child abuse and neglect in New Hampshire.

Save the Children Action Network builds bipartisan bill and voter support to make sure every child in NH has access to high-quality early learning and that no mother or child dies from a preventable disease or illness.

Smart Start is a coalition that works at the state level to advocate for child-positive legislation and representatives to ensure that NH supports its current and future workforce with access to quality, affordable childcare and further strategies for healthy child development.

Empowering people of all ages through an array of human services and advocacy.

The NH Departments of Education and Health and Human Services are working to establish a statewide Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA) process that shows what children know and are able to do when they enter kindergarten. The KEA/Transition Task Force (2021, December) provided important recommendations on KEA tools, as well as on evidence-based and promising practices to support children and their families to transition successfully from pre-kindergarten to kindergarten programs. Click here to see more.