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"We have a climate of fear. We have increased parental anxiety because of the changes that are coming. Kids know mom and dad are stressed, and they have behavior problems and act out. Kids who are stressed are distracted, so they don’t do as well in school, and being stressed affects your immune system, so they are more likely to get sick. People who have more resources wouldn’t have to give it a second thought."

This year’s Summit focuses on turning knowledge into action, with practical tools to support families in their homes, programs, and communities. Grounded in the Strengthening Families Framework and its five protective factors, the day builds on the strengths families already bring and explores supports for everyday needs, caregiver engagement, and positive early childhood development.

Everyone plays a role in preventing child abuse and neglect, and the Ride is one of the ways our community shows it. Thank you to every rider, volunteer, donor, sponsor, and partner organization who helped us shine a light on the strength of New Hampshire's network of family support.

Every year, New Hampshire Children's Trust pauses to recognize people whose work makes a lasting difference for children and families across our state. This November, we're honoring two incredible individuals, Heather Lefoll and Stephanie Lesperance, at the 14th Annual Strengthening Families Summit on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord.

“Prior to hooking up with the NHCT my inventory of diapers was pretty slim. Generally, I didn’t have every size diaper that a family might need.” Barbara Meighan from the Goffstown Network Food Pantry states. “So we would ‘go big’ and hope for the best! To be able to offer every size diaper to a young, struggling family with multiple little bottoms to cover is such a bonus to me!”

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.