Announcements

Leadership Team Update
New voting members from NCES, Stratford, North Country Health Consortium, and the Boys & Girls Club join the Coalition. See the full roster on Meet Our Coalition.

​Thank You to Our Funders
We’re grateful for support from the Neil & Louise Tillotson Funds (NHCF), Endowment for Health, NH Children’s Health Foundation, and current project sponsors.

​County-Wide Developmental Screening Push
ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 are available across Coös so families can screen early, screen often. Learn how to get screened or refer a family.

​Raising Strong Families: Navigation Milestone
Family Navigators continue connecting caregivers to concrete supports (benefits, childcare, mental health, kinship). Read how referrals work and who qualifies.

​Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (0–8)
IMH supports are available for families without requiring a medical diagnosis. Learn where to start and how we coordinate with local providers.

“We Are the North Country” Campaign
Our community pride campaign highlights the strength of North Country families and providers. Watch the short video and share the message.

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Upcoming Events

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​Behavioral Health Steering Committee (Monthly)
Cross-system roundtable to strengthen referral pathways and family navigation.
When: Monthly; next date on the Calendar.

​ECC Local Workgroups (Monthly)
Berlin, Gorham, Colebrook/Groveton, Lancaster/Whitefield, Littleton/Bethlehem, and Milan meet monthly to unite preschool, kindergarten, and community partners to build shared goals and concrete practices that bridge preschool-to-K transitions, so every Coös child develops the social-emotional skills needed to enter kindergarten ready to learn. When: Monthly by town/region
Join: See Connect & Collaborate → Partner or Volunteer and note your town.

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​Regional Early Childhood Summit — Save the Date
Full-day summit featuring data, family voice, and practical strategies.
When: March 19th, 2026 (North Country).
Registration: Opens ~4 weeks prior on the Calendar.