New Hampshire
$15M in Funding Approved for Child Care Recruitment and Retention
Concord, NH – At today’s Governor and Council meeting, $15,000,000 in funding was approved for statewide recruitment and retention efforts in the child care industry.
As part of the Department of Health and Human Service’s ongoing efforts to bolster workforce within the child care industry, the funds approved today may be used for payment towards:
- Professional costs such as training hours, CPR, or memberships in professional organizations
- Student loan repayment
- Sign-on and/or retention incentives and/or wage increases
- Credit towards the employee’s share of the cost of their health insurance plan
- Paid time off equivalent
- Child care tuition assistance
- Child care tuition discount
- Deposit into an eligible, tax-advantages Health Savings Account of Flexible Spending Account
- Mentor credentialing and support networks for mentors
- Telemedicine coverage
- Payment towards a physical, first-aid certification, CPR certification, background check, or other credential required for the child care position
“With over $150 million invested by the State of New Hampshire to support the child care industry, there is unprecedented opportunity to provide our children with a vibrant future, all while focusing on providing families with more affordable and accessible opportunities,” said Governor Chris Sununu. “The funds approved today provide meaningful incentives to continue growing the industry’s workforce.”
“Increasing access to affordable, quality child care is an investment in New Hampshire families,” said DHHS Commissioner Lori Weaver. “This funding will allow child care providers to attract and retain a skilled workforce that will help child care providers keep their doors open and provide critical support to families across the state.”
Since 2020, the Department has invested more than $150 million into stabilizing and strengthening child care, with the majority of funds sent directly to New Hampshire child care providers.
The Department is now focusing on long-term sustainability and capacity building which includes the following initiatives:
- The Child Care Operating Expense Reduction Grant, to provide funding directly to eligible child care providers in the form of reimbursement for eligible operating expenses;
- The Child Care Workforce Recruiting and Retention Plan, exploring effective strategies to strengthen the child care workforce;
- The Child Care Business Improvement Project, to strengthen the business health of child care providers;
- The Family Child Care Project, to develop and expand family child care across the state;
- Out-of-school time technical assistance, to increase the support for quality and availability of out-of-school care statewide;
- Business and Employee Partnership Program to identify best practices regarding the needs and employee access to equitable, affordance child care;
- Granite Steps for Quality Capacity Building to facilitate continuous quality improvement for each childhood and out-of-school time programs
New Hampshire
Nashua Police Respond To Trinity Drive Area For Report Of Gunfire
NASHUA, NH — A large police presence was reported by several people on Trinity Drive Friday night.
Sources said gunshots were fired in the area, and police set up a perimeter in the area. The Nashua police bearcat responded to the area. However, SWAT was not activated for the incident.
Nashua Police Sgt. John Cinelli said one person was taken in custody, and the initial investigation indicated the gunfire targeted no person. No one was injured, and there was no danger to the public.
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Police will be clearing the area after the investigation is complete.
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New Hampshire
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New Hampshire
Massachusetts couple indicted for illegally voting in New Hampshire
A Massachusetts couple is facing charges after investigators say they illegally voted in a trio of elections in New Hampshire in recent years.
A Merrimack County grand jury returned six indictments this week charging both Joshua Urovitch, 56, and Lisa Urovitch, 54, with three felony counts of wrongful voting, according to New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella.
Formella said the indictments allege that the Urovitches voted multiple times in Concord, New Hampshire, despite living in Ashland, Massachusetts.
The Urovitches are accused of illegally voting in general elections in November 2020 and November 2022, as well as a Concord School District Election in November 2022.
An arraignment date for the Urovitches is set for Oct. 7 in Merrimack County Superior Court.
There were no additional details available.
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