Governor Kelly Ayotte echoed what so many of us feel, encouraging Granite Staters to rally behind the nonprofits that make New Hampshire's quality of life possible. "Just know that there are others that need our help,"

“This year’s theme ‘Pinwheels of Possibilities’ challenges us to imagine and to build a future where preventing child abuse and neglect is not just an aspiration, but the norm. It calls on us to think differently, to not focus on only responding to harm, but by creating the conditions where all children and families can succeed from the start.”

What followed was months of deep community engagement — listening sessions held in Manchester, Berlin, and virtually under the banner "Listening to Build Strong Families." Across those sessions, NHCT engaged 85 providers and caregivers over seven hours, while distributing 800 diapers, 75 personal hygiene items, and 66 toys and school supplies — meeting families where they were, in every sense.

New Hampshire Children's Trust (NHCT) and its many family strengthening partners are pleased to announce that April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to celebrate and strengthen the efforts of individuals, families, and communities working together to ensure the safety and healthy development of every child. Governor Kelly A. Ayotte has officially proclaimed April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, underscoring the shared responsibility of all—families, neighbors,

Prevention does not happen in isolation. It takes educators, families, policymakers, healthcare providers, and businesses. When local companies invest in child wellbeing, they send a powerful message: the health of our community is everyone’s responsibility. Corporate partnership with NHCT amplifies prevention efforts and helps sustain programs that keep families strong across all 10 counties of New Hampshire.

For Liv, learning to make healthy choices is about more than just avoiding harmful substances, it’s about building a strong future. “So kids can have a healthier and longer life and try to make an impact in their community. If they want to do important things and help others, they need to take care of themselves.”

NHCT is seeking an experienced partner with expertise in nonprofit compliance and reporting to help ensure continued accountability and responsible management of resources. Interested firms should review the full Request for Proposal for submission details and requirements.

This year’s Heroes were nominated by child and family strengthening organizations and community partners throughout the state. New Hampshire’s statewide network of child and family strengthening organizations and community partners works to help keep families safe, strong, and successful by providing critical supports and connections.

Parent Leadership Month, led nationally by the Children’s Trust Fund Alliance, highlights the importance of empowering parents as advocates, decision-makers, and community leaders. Strong families are built when parents have the confidence, resources, and support they need to guide their children toward success.

New Hampshire Children’s Trust’s partnership with the National Diaper Bank Network will expand its existing Economic & Concrete Supports program, which provides diapers, wipes, & other essentials to family-strengthening organizations across the Granite State for distribution to local families. In 2025, over 119,500 diapers were distributed to families in 96% of NH municipalities as part of the Economic & Concrete Supports initiative, positively impacting over 4,000 Granite St