The season of sunscreen, flip-flops, and popsicles will be here before you know it! We invite you to connect with the support and resources outlined in our blog to help your family have the best summer yet! 

Topics include:

· Nutrition, Child Care, & Recreation Grants

· Mental Health Tips By Age

· NH Summer Camps (Day & Sleepaway)

· Summer Family Fun

· You Are Not Alone. Connect With Support & Resources

The NH Charitable Foundation is now accepting applications for the Student Aid program. In order to qualify, a student just needs to live in NH and be pursuing some sort of post-secondary education. There is a single online application; in completing just one application a student is considered for all of the NHCF funds for which they are eligible.

Important dates to keep in mind:

· Dependent bachelor’s candidates and all graduate students must apply by Friday, April 11 at 5:00 pm ET.

· All other students (independent bachelor’s candidates, associate degree candidates, certificate candidates, students in an apprenticeship or licensing program, etc.) can apply on a rolling deadline through December 12 at 5:00 pm ET.

Each year, the NHCF awards more than $8 million in scholarships to help New Hampshire students with the fewest resources and most promise realize their educational goals, whether it’s a two- or four-year college degree, certificate, or professional license.

To complete your online application, you will need:

· Electronic copy of FAFSA filing

· Electronic copy of transcript

· Email addresses for individuals who agree to write a letter of recommendation

Like it or not, children and teenagers today are live participants in an unprecedented experiment, as the sudden ubiquity of smartphones and hyper-engaging social media influences their development. Parents and educators who are not as digitally savvy wonder how to help youths navigate this landscape, amid evidence that the prevalence of anxiety and depression has increased sharply among teenagers during the last 15 years, the period that overlaps with the arrival of these technologies.



Researchers from the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Center for Digital Thriving are exploring some of the unknowns, aiming to detail the pressures teens face and to understand the role screen-based technology might play. They find that while teens point to ways that screen time can amplify distress, it may also in some cases help young people cope.

Granite State students in grades 5 through 12 are encouraged to submit creative pieces about their experiences with mental health in New Hampshire. Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges with varied expertise according to their grade (5-8th and 9-12th). Creative pieces will be showcased to help raise awareness, erase stigma and effectuate change!

Submission deadline is April 20.

Magnify Voices stickers are available on Giphy! 🎉

Let's amplify our voices together! 💬

Here's how:

· Login to your Instagram account.

· Tap the '+' icon on the bottom center of your screen to create a new story or reel.

· Once you're done creating a story or reel, tap on the sticker icon, which looks like a square smiley face with a folded corner, at the top of your screen.

· In the sticker menu, tap the search bar at the top and type MagnifyVoices25 or “#MV2025”.

· Browse the stickers and select the one you want to use. You can resize, rotate, and move the sticker by pinching, swiping, and dragging it around the screen with your fingers.

· Once you're done, you are ready to share it!

The legislative session is in full swing, and several bills making their way through the State House could have big impacts on children's behavioral health here in the Granite State. Families, educators, providers, and advocates are so important to the legislative process, and your voices are essential for lawmakers to hear. Here’s a quick rundown of key legislation and potential impacts.