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  • Mother smiling at her young son while he is working on an art project in class.

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    Early Childhood Services Expand Alex’s World

    Parents and caregivers rely on Easterseals New Hampshire’s Early Childhood Services to provide their children life-changing support and services. 

  • Picture of a hand written thank you letter.

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    Supporting Mattea

    Mattea was referred to Easterseals VT for Family Time Coaching three years ago. Exposure to domestic violence led to the Department for Children & Families (DCF) intervening and a kinship placement for her seven-year-old son, with his paternal aunt.

  • Anders has attended Camp Sno-Mo the past two summers and is a counselor-in-training now.

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    Anders’ Summers of Personal Growth

    More than the many activities available to campers, Easterseals New Hampshire’s Camp Sno-Mo in Gilmanton Iron Works also gives them unique opportunities for personal growth. Just ask Anders Hindley, 20, who achieved counselor-in-training (CIT) status after only five weekly sessions spanning the last two years.

  • Hunter—pictured here with his parents, Stephanie and Frank—enjoyed a uniquely personalized experience at Camp Sno-Mo in the summer of 2023.

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    Hunter’s story of discovery and success

    For Stephanie Jarrach of Long Island, NY, it only took a few minutes on the phone with Easterseals New Hampshire’s Camp Sno-Mo director Christopher Ellis to decide it would be the right fit for her son, 18-year-old Hunter Pugliese. “It was Chris who really kind of sold me on everything,” Stephanie says. “I said, ‘If…

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    President and CEO Maureen Beauregard Featured in BizCastNH Podcast

    Maureen recently talked with BizCastNH about her career leading nonprofits and the tough social issues facing New Hampshire residents today. Her discussion also touched on Easterseals NH’s major development projects, strategic and business planning, and the importance of staff input.

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    Being There for Dawn & Kayden 

    Seven years ago, Dawn was posed with the biggest decision of her life when her son’s ex-girlfriend approached her, telling her she was pregnant and unsure what to do unless Dawn wanted to adopt the child. Dawn was her grandchild’s only hope, with neither parent able to care for him at that time.

  • Novalee meets firefighters as she explores her future career potential.

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    The Power of Trust for Novalee

    Novalee comes from a large, close-knit family in Rutland. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she and her family, already struggling to make ends meet, lost everything in a house fire.

  • Bob with Donna Cordova, Easterseals NH Early Supports & Services pediatric physical therapist. Several of Bob’s orthotics are displayed on the table.

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    Why Bob Takes His Work on the Road for Easterseals NH Early Supports & Services

    Robert “Bob” Drillio is a certified orthotist who visits our Manchester clinic regularly from IAM O&P, Inc., a company he founded in Woburn, Mass. in 2002. Read about Bob’s work with Easterseals.

  • Chris prepares ingredients for meals at the restaurant where he works.

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    Chris Excels in Youth Transitional Services

    Chris was referred to Easterseals NH's Youth Transitional Services (YTS) in 2018 while a sophomore at Exeter High School.

  • Photo of Christopher wearing a blue shirt, smiling.

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    Youth Transitional Services, Meet Christopher

    Learn more about Christopher, a Youth Transitional Services client.