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That's the spirit behind everything New Hampshire Children's Trust does: connecting families to the resources, relationships, and support that help them thrive. Events like CelebratED are a reminder that prevention and family well-being aren't abstract concepts. These concepts show up in backpacks, in books, in a haircut before picture day, and in the volunteers who show up year after year to make it happen.

The first session brought together family and child-serving professionals from across the state for a conversation about what it takes to better support fathers and father figures in their work. The second session opened the floor to NH fathers and father figures themselves, inviting them to share their own experiences raising and caring for children in the Granite State.

Carroll and Jen spent the evening doing what they do best: meeting Concord families where they are, sharing what NHCT offers, and connecting neighbors to resources that strengthen families across New Hampshire. It's exactly the kind of grassroots, face-to-face outreach that reflects our role as a convener and connector for family well-being across the state — showing up in the community, not just talking about it from a distance.

"Every charitable gaming day with Revo brings our community together around something that really matters — helping families build the stability and support they need to thrive.” said Christina Lachance, NHCT President. “We're grateful for Revo’s continued support and excited for what this partnership will make possible."

The Disability Pride Parade & Festival has grown from a small community gathering into one of New Hampshire's premier public celebrations. This year's event, themed "Every Body, Every Mind," featured a festive parade through downtown Concord, starting and ending at the State House, followed by a lively festival featuring local businesses, community organizations, music, and family activities.

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.