Child and Family Programs and Policy

Both state and federal programs and policies that support children should be informed by developmental science, and adapt to the current challenges and opportunities experienced by children and families given larger social and economic trends and forces. In this section we track program participation and benefits in some key child and family programs.

Foster Care

New Hampshire children in Foster Care, By Year

Medicaid and CHIP

Statewide Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) Enrollments, by year

School Meals

Number and percent of all students enrolled in free and reduced school lunch programs

SNAP

Annual statewide data on households receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits

TANF

Average monthly statewide child TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) recipients, by calendar year

WIC

Statewide program recipient data for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Woman, Infants and Children (WIC)

Child and Family Programs and Policy Community Health Social and Economic Factors Housing Work Family Supports Health Family Early Learning School