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BEST: YDC, DCYF – All Is Lost. Kids Are on Their Own in NH

Former Manchester Police Chief Aldenberg has now replaced Cassandra Sanchez in the Office of Child Advocate. Governor Kelly Ayotte appointed him. Children and their welfare are a lost cause in NH: Let’s not forget that it was Police Chief Aldenberg’s department that never found Harmony Montgomery, who was missing for two years before anything happened … Read more

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BEST: I Think We Have All Had Enough

Why did Cheshire County Attorney Chris McLaughlin hire Laurie List PD James McLaughlin when he knew he was on the Laurie List, and why did Chris McLaughlin transfer Robert LaMontagne’s case against James F. McLaughlin to Grafton County Attorney Martha Hornick when he knew full well that Hornick would have to come back to his … Read more

HOHENSEE: The Home Education Freedom Act

There’s been a lot of discussion about the Home Education Freedom Act, House Bill 1268, which recently passed the NH House. It recognizes a parent’s natural right to establish a home education program for their child, “regardless of ability, disability, developmental status, or educational need.” Parents will no longer be required to seek state permission … Read more

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The New Hampshire Legislature is Coming for Your Children

The New Hampshire House of Representatives, Committee on Children and Family Law has just recommended HB553 Ought to Pass (OTP).  HB553 does the following: Ÿ  It empowers the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to go into your home for what they think will happen in the future. Ÿ  It makes you guilty unless proven innocent. … Read more

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This Week: Losing Local Control and Making Parents Into Criminals

New Hampshire House Rep Len Turcotte joins me in the first half-hour to discuss zoning laws and bills in the legislature that chip away at local control, “… in small bites in hopes you don’t realize it until it is too late.” Note: The bill he couldn’t recall the number of is HB631 (permitting residential … Read more

Thoughts on HB 553: The “Make Parenting Illegal” Bill

When I learned of HB 553, a resurrected version of SB 459 last year, and it was already scheduled for a public hearing in the House Children and Family Law Committee on Tuesday afternoon (1/28/25) at 1:30.  The purpose of the bill is to broaden the statutory definition of “neglect” to include things like “emotional … Read more

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NH Family Justice Action Alert

The legislature is now in session. Thanks to you, the rule changes we warned about last week did not pass. Therefore, every bill will have a public hearing where YOU will have a chance to make your voice heard and speak up for justice for New Hampshire children and families. Upcoming Hearings – Mark Your … Read more

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Tales From DCYF – Family Court, Hampstead Hospital – & Suicide

Having been Foster Parents for a bit, most “regular” folks have no idea what goes on other than what appears on TV for the worst of cases (e.g., Harmony Montgomery). So, I’m looking to add to that “knowledgebase” from time to time with some anecdotes from when we started with the Grandson nine years ago … Read more

A Strong Voice for Transparency, accountability, and Justice in Concord

Regular rallies held by the YDC Victim’s Advocate at the statehouse call for a federal investigation into the abuses at the Sununu Youth Services Center, formerly known as YDC. However, as Granite Staters, we can investigate our own government through our House of Representatives. As the Grand Inquest of the State, the House can establish … Read more

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Insurance Plan for Foster Parents?

Since becoming a Foster Parent back in May of 2023 (we were also “Kinship Caregivers” for the Grandson back in 2015), we’ve been through a bunch of stuff. Our last previous Foster Child was a handful and had a history of breaking things. When school began for her, we went to DCYF with that information … Read more

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How About Some Accountability at DCYF?

One area that needs more investigation is the NH Division of Children, Youth, and Families (“DCYF”). Given the department’s turnover (including the head honcho) this last year, I need an up-to-date Organizational Chart. While there is a “bare” organizational chart here (24 pages of it), go ahead and tell me EXACTLY what it depicts—it’s only titles, … Read more

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Night Cap: DCYF Court Case Got “Judge Canceled”

Yes, I am still in “semi-retirement” and not writing much, having to take care of TMEW, the Grandson, and the Granddaughter’s needs in a variety of very time-consuming ways. However, I am quite happy to report that one of “Life’s familial responsibilities” has just come to a good end:

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