Overview of Services

WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

• Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA)

  • Workforce training, education, coaching and career path development to increase employability and successful job readiness.

• Workplace Success (NHEP)

  • Programming designed for New Hampshire Employment Program (NHEP) participants to increase the skills needed to obtain paid employment.

• Your Money In Action

  • Financial capability education and coaching to more effectively manage resources and balanced financial decisions.

EDUCATION SERVICES

• English for New Americans (ENA)

  • Practical English classes for living and working in the community as well as citizenship classes for new Americans.

• T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Scholarships

  • Access to affordable continued education for Early Childhood Educators seeking Associate Degrees and/or Child Development Associate (CDA) Credentials™ through contracts with employers.

• Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program

  • Hands-on experience for new Early Childhood Educators providing college credit, a recognized apprenticeship, increased earning potential and compensation upon completion.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

• Head Start & Early Head Start

  • Child care programming designed for infants, toddlers and pre-school children to prepare for success in and beyond school while also developing a deeper connection between parents/guardians and their child's development.

• Child Care Services

  • Full and Extended Day Child Care services for infants, toddlers and pre-school children which may be used in partnership with Head Start & Early Head Start.

• Child Care Aware® of New Hampshire

  • Child care resources, education and referrals for both families and providers to improve the quality and accessibility of child care.

HEALTH FOOD & NUTRITION

• Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

  • Nutrition education, support and nutritious food access for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and preschool children to stay healthy and strong.

• Hillsborough County Community Gardens

  • Garden plots made available at low- or no-cost to residents of Hillsborough County to grow their own nutritious foods.

• Summer Food Service Program

  • Daily free or reduced lunches provided nutritious meals during the summer months for children 18 years of age or younger.

• Rockingham County Food Pantries

  • Access to shelf stable food, frozen meats and household & hygiene products to prevent food insecurity.

• Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

  • Reimbursement for the cost of meals served at Family Child Care Homes, Child Care Centers, adult Care Centers, Homeless Shelters and At-Risk Programs to each program or center.

• Senior Food Program (CSFP)

  • Pre-packaged supplemental food boxes designed to provide for the nutritional needs of seniors 60 or better.

• Emergency Food Assistance (TEFAP)

  • Access to emergency food assistance at no cost through food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens and non-profit organizations.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

• Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

  • Volunteer opportunities for adults 55 or better to provide meaningful services to those in need as part of a growing and supportive community.

• Senior Housing

  • Supportive housing for income-eligible elderly residents throughout the state of New Hampshire.

• Homelessness Prevention & Housing

  • Housing opportunities, safety and support for those facing eviction or in need of housing including assistance in maintaining housing stability going forward.

• Western Hillsborough County Family Services

  • Assistance for residents of Western Hillsborough County including access to nutritious meals, education, adult literacy, family support, rental assistance and more.

• Rural Transportation

  • Safe & reliable transportation for everyday needs such as groceries, appointments and seasonal outings for seniors and disabled adults in Hillsborough County.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE

• Fuel Assistance (FAP)

  • Financial assistance for heating fuel expenses to keep both renters and owners safe and warm through the colder months.

• Electric Energy Assistance (EAP)

  • Discounts for eligible electric utility customers to make monthly electric bills more affordable and to avoid service interruption.

• Weatherization (WAP)

  • Energy audits of rented or owned homes to provide no-cost updates for better efficiency and reduced energy costs.