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Whitefield Community Asset Map |
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Audience: Partners, local leaders, families in the Whitefield area
This interactive map highlights community assets in and around Whitefield identified by residents and local leaders. Explore health care, food access, recreation, civic institutions, and more — all in one place — to see what’s already available close to home. |
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Early Intervention (Birth–3): Early Supports & Services (ESS)
- What they do: Developmental evaluations, early intervention services, and family support for infants and toddlers birth–3 with developmental delays, diagnosed conditions, or high risk for delay.
- How to contact:
Northern Human Services – Family-Centered Early Supports & Services (FCESS)
• Central FCESS line (Conway office): 603-447-4356
• Coös County offices (Family Support Coordinators): Berlin 603-752-1005; Colebrook 603-237-4955; Groveton 603-636-2555
• Website: https://northernhs.org/family-centered-early-support-services/
- Good fit when: ASQ-3/SE results indicate “Refer,” a pediatrician has concerns, or a parent/caregiver requests an evaluation.
Preschool Special Education (Ages 3–5)
- What they do: Child Find screening, developmental evaluations, and special education services for children ages 3–5 through your local school district.
How to contact: - White Mountains Regional (SAU 36)
Phone: 603-837-9363 · Email: [email protected]
Website: https://sau36.org - SAU 20 (Gorham, Randolph, Shelburne Cooperative District)
Phone: 603-466-3632 · Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.sau20.org - Berlin Public Schools (SAU 3)
Phone: 603-752-6500
Website: https://www.sau3.org
Pediatric Practices
- What they do: Ongoing developmental surveillance, well-child care, referrals to specialists, and coordination with early childhood and school services.
- How to contact:
Coös County Family Health Services – Pediatrics
• Gorham Clinic (includes pediatrics): 603-466-2741
• Website: https://coosfamilyhealth.org
Weeks Medical Center – Pediatrics
• Pediatrics appointments (all locations): 603-788-5095
• Website: https://weeksmedical.org
- Good fit when: Families prefer to start with their child’s doctor, need medical follow-up, or want help with referrals and care coordination.
Family Resource Centers (FRCs)
- What they do: Parenting classes, home visiting, concrete supports, resource navigation, support groups, and playgroups to strengthen families and communities.
- How to contact:
Family Resource Center of Northern New Hampshire (Berlin/Lancaster/Littleton/Colebrook)
• Phone: 603-466-5190
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://frc123.org
- Good fit when: Families want classes, support groups, help finding services, or extra support during times of stress or transition.
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH)
- What they do: Social-emotional consultation and therapeutic supports for children birth–8. Relationship-focused services that help caregivers respond to behavior, attachment, and trauma-related concerns.
- How to contact:
Northern Human Services – Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health
• White Mountain Mental Health (serving Coös region): 603-444-5358
• Website: https://northernhs.org/infant-early-childhood/
- Good fit when: There are concerns about behavior, regulation, attachment, trauma, or caregiver-child relationships.
Head Start & Early Head Start
- What they do: Free, high-quality early learning and comprehensive family support services for income-eligible families with children ages 0–5.
- How to contact:
Tri-County CAP Head Start/Early Head Start
• Toll-free: 1-888-NH-TCCAP (1-888-648-2227)
• Local center numbers (Coös County examples):
– Berlin: 603-752-5464
– Colebrook/Pittsburg: 603-237-8190
– Groveton: 603-636-2625
– Littleton: 603-444-6022
– Whitefield: 603-837-3026
• Website: https://tccap.org/services/youth-and-families/head-start/
- Good fit when: Families need preschool or Early Head Start plus extra support with transportation, family goals, basic needs, and school readiness.
Kinship Navigation
- What they do: Support for grandparents and relatives raising children—help with benefits, legal questions, case management, and peer support.
- How to contact:
NH Kinship Navigation – Waypoint
• Phone: 603-851-0239
• Website: https://waypointnh.org/programs/kinship-navigation-grandparenting-resources
- Good fit when: Grandparents or other relatives are suddenly caring for children and need help navigating benefits, school systems, and community supports.
Child Care & After-School
- What they do: Help families locate licensed child care, preschool, and after-school programs, plus consumer education about choosing quality care.
- How to contact:
Child Care Aware of New Hampshire (NH Connections)
• Family child care referrals: 855-393-1731 ext. 2531
• Email: [email protected]
• Online search: NH Child Care Search via NH Connections – https://www.nh-connections.org
Local Afterschool Programs
• Website: NH Afterschool Network- https://www.nhafterschool.org/
- Good fit when: Families need help finding child care, preschool, or after-school programs that match their schedule, location, and child’s needs.
Basic Needs & Benefits
- What they do: Connect families to food, fuel/electric assistance, housing supports, transportation, and other essential resources.
- How to contact:
211 NH – Statewide Helpline
• Dial 211 (or 1-866-444-4211 from outside NH) for live help 24/7.
• Website: https://211nh.org
Tri-County Community Action Program (Tri-County CAP)
• Toll-free: 1-888-NH-TCCAP (1-888-648-2227) TCCAP+1
• Services include energy assistance, housing stability, transportation, and other supports for low- to moderate-income families. TCCAP
New Hampshire Food Bank
• Phone (main line): 603-669-9725
• SNAP help line: 1-877-347-SNAP (1-877-347-7627); email [email protected]
• Website: https://nhfoodbank.org
- Good fit when: Families need help with WIC/SNAP or food access, fuel and utility support, rental/housing help, or other basic needs.
