Thanks to the New Hampshire Child Care Coalition and the Business and Industry Association of NH for hosting the Lunch and Learn today. My House colleagues and I took away some valuable insight on what the legislature can do to help solve this issue in #NH .

Data shows that child care is getting more expensive, and young families can expect to spend more on child care than any other expense. Two bills making their way through the NH Legislature aim to help offset these rising child care costs.

TAKE ACTION: new-futures.org/Supports-for-C…

BREAKING: The NH Senate just passed HB 1205, a trans-exclusionary sports ban that would prohibit trans Granite Staters from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identity in grades 5-12. The bill now goes to Gov. Sununu where it could become law. #nhpolitics

During #NationalPreventionWeek24 and beyond, New Futures is committed to raising awareness about the importance of substance use #prevention and positive #mentalhealth .

Join us and learn more from @SAMHSAgov: samhsa.gov/prevention-week.

Today is #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessDay ! Positive mental health is essential for kids—it means reaching milestones, learning healthy social skills & coping when there are problems. Let's bring awareness about the needs of children's mental health!

SAMHSA#CMHAD2024

SB 403, the bill that aims to increase access to care by growing the state’s health care workforce, is set for a vote in the House Finance Committee on Monday, May 13.

EMAIL members of the committee to urge their support for SB 403: new-futures.org/Health-Care-Wo…

1 in 5 women suffer from #MaternalMentalHealth disorder and most have difficulty finding help. Postpartum Support International (PSI)'s HelpLine offers support in finding local resources at 800-944-4773. You are not alone and you are not to blame.

#MMHWeek2024 #StorytellingSavesLives TheBlueDotProject

This morning, we met with NH legislators for doughnuts, coffee, and solutions to our state’s child care crisis. We’re looking forward to continuing our work to improve access to quality, affordable #childcare for #NH families, which includes SB 404 and SB 596.

This morning, advocates and New Hampshire moms gathered together as Governor Sununu proclaimed this week, May 5-11, Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week.

MomsRising Postpartum Support International (PSI) NAMI New Hampshire Dartmouth Health NH Women's Foundation Becky Whitley

#MaternalMentalHealth disorders like postpartum depression are the #1 complication of childbearing and one of the leading causes of maternal mortality.

Learn more from TheBlueDotProject at thebluedotproject.org/whatarepmhdiso….

#MMHWeek2024 #StorytellingSavesLives

HB 1521 would expand access to recovery housing in NH by helping cities and towns develop recovery housing resources. This bill has passed the House and has a public hearing in the Senate on Tuesday, May 7 at 10:30 am.

SIGN IN to SUPPORT HB 1521: new-futures.org/Recovery-Housi…

“SB 403 will have a positive impact for the wide swath of health care organizations who employ CHWs, and most importantly, for their patients,” says Paula Smith, Director of Southern NH AHEC and Contract Administrator of Seacoast Public Health Network.

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We’re gearing up for another busy week at the State House! Both the House and Senate will hold sessions this week, meaning votes will be cast on many New Futures priority bills.

TAKE ACTION by contacting your legislators ahead of the floor votes: new-futures.org/post/Upcoming-…

SB 403, the bill that aims to increase access to health care for Granite Staters, will go to the House floor for a vote on May 2.

To help advance this bill, email your Rep(s) to urge their support for CHWs and increased access to care: new-futures.org/Health-Care-Wo…

Two child care bills go to the House floor for critical votes next week. Email your Reps to support NH kids and families!

Child Care for Child Care Teachers (SB 404): new-futures.org/action/childca…
Supports for Child Care Centers (SB 596): new-futures.org/supports-for-c…

Get to know YOUR LOCAL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER!

FRCs serve 97% of NH towns and cities and they provide free, confidential and voluntary services that help families lean into the strengths they already have.

Visit fsnh.org to learn more!

April is #AlcoholAwarenessMonth . Alcohol is everywhere, yet research shows that the longer youth wait before starting to drink the less likely they will struggle with substance use-related issues later in life.

Learn more from The Partnership @drugfreeNH: bit.ly/49borT8

SB 508 would increase access to substance use and mental health screening and treatment for individuals in NH's criminal justice system. The bill passed the Senate and has a public hearing in the House on Wednesday, April 24 at 10 am.

SIGN IN to SUPPORT: new-futures.org/Treatment-Serv…

Next week, there are TEN public hearings and TWO executive sessions for New Futures' priority bills. These include bills about child care, lead exposure, cannabis commercialization, RSV immunization, and more.

TAKE ACTION NOW: new-futures.org/post/Upcoming-…

SB 399 would help families access lead testing by removing financial barriers. This would help protect Granite State children, who are at the highest risk for lead poisoning, from the harmful impacts of lead exposure.

SIGN IN to SUPPORT: new-futures.org/action/lead