Strengthening the lives of families in Hillsborough County
For over 20 years, Western Hillsborough County Family Services (WHCFS) has responded to identified service gaps and barriers to the economic, physical, social and emotional well-being of low-income families in Western Hillsborough County. In collaboration with other organizations and businesses in the Peterborough area, our goal is to provide long-term services to help strengthen families and provide the tools for self-sufficiency.…
Providing a nutritional safety net for our neighbors in need
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans, including the elderly, by providing emergency food assistance at no cost. TEFAP provides bulk commodities of nutritious food to food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens and non-profit charitable organizations as well as local Community Action Agencies.…
Supplying community gardening space for personal produce
Growing your own produce can be a great hobby which yields nutritious foods and helps lower your grocery bill. However, having adequate space for a successful garden is key and not always available. We have partnered with Hillsborough County for our Community Gardens Program in Goffstown which provides up to 50 garden plots each year to county residents.
A minimum of 75% of all gardening space will be reserved for low-income…
Supporting the provision of nutritious foods in adult & child care services
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a meal sponsorship available to Family Child Care Homes, Child Care Centers, Adult Care Centers, Homeless Shelters and At-Risk Programs to receive reimbursement for meals that are served to children and adults in their care. Southern New Hampshire Services is a sponsor of the program for the State of New Hampshire and provides additional benefits to participants.
Participating in the…
Building financial capability skills through education and coaching
Understanding financial literacy and budgeting is a central tool for families who are taking the steps toward becoming financially independent. Through the Your Money in Action program, individuals are empowered to take charge of their financial situation and move forward with the skills to maintain a better financial balance.
We work with each participant through a holistic coaching strategy starting with an assessment of the…
A Letter from our Executive Director
I’m a big fan of the changing seasons and fall never disappoints! November is a special month for me because I think Thanksgiving is such a perfect opportunity to find time to be grateful to those who have made a difference in your life or the lives of others during the year.
We have shared an unbelievable and unexpected journey since March of 2020 when we…
Ensuring quality child care for working families
Providing for the future of your career while making sure your child’s needs are a priority can be hard to juggle. Our child care centers provide high quality, affordable, dependable and nurturing environments for children of parents who are in school, job training, or working. Our highly trained staff provide individualized programs designed to fit each child’s needs with developmentally appropriate activities and experiences…
Nurturing young children through healthy early development
Head Start & Early Head Start
Our Head Start and Early Head Start Programs are designed for infants, toddlers and pre-school children to learn the habits and tools they need to succeed in school and in life beyond school.
These programs work to build your connection to your child’s development as well as providing a safe learning environment
Our Family Support Staff work with each family to connect…
Serving our seniors through added monthly nutrition
Getting the healthy food you need can become more difficult as the years go by. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides nutritious food resources to supplement nutritional needs to income eligible adults over 60 in Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties.
Seniors pick up pre-packaged boxes once a month at one of our established Resource Centers across southern New Hampshire including Manchester and Nashua, at one of our…
Helping People & Changing Lives in New Hampshire
America is the land of opportunity. No matter what obstacles arise, we believe every person should have access to a healthy, sustainable life as a contributing member of society. Our goal is to open the door of opportunity in New Hampshire for every individual and family we serve.
The Problem We Face
New Hampshire communities struggle with pockets of generational poverty which are rooted deeper than any one solution can resolve.…