NH youth and their families are not alone during spooky season, or any other time of the year! Connect with free support and resources: https://bit.ly/3YgB23N 🎃👻

#Childcare costs are reshaping life in #NewHampshire. A new poll found that 3 in 4 NH voters said child care is expensive in their area, and 84% support the NH Child Care Scholarship program, which helps working NH families afford child care. Learn more ⬇️ nhjournal.com/new-poll-sho...

🎊 Our 2025 Impact Report is here! For nearly 30 years, New Futures has provided evidence-based policy solutions to NH’s health challenges. This year brought major federal changes threatening safety net programs—but we’ve been here before. Read more: new-futures.org/annual-reports.

Last week's annual event was a reminder of how much good work is happening across NH! More pics and videos: http://www.new-futures.org/post/awards2025 We're honored to recognize: 🏆 Sen. Sue Prentiss - Legislator of the Year 🏆 Katie Lyon-Pingree - Jennifer W. Norton Advocacy in Action Award 1/2

It's time to take action! #TakeBackDay collection sites are now ready to receive your unneeded medications. Let's work together to ensure the safety of our communities by responsibly disposing of unused meds. Find a collection site near you at DEATakeBack.com. #SafeDisposal

Can't make it to Concord tonight? No problem! Join us virtually for our 28th Annual Awards Celebration. The program starts at 5pm and you can watch the livestream at www.youtube.com/live/qMSsWjT.... Help us honor the incredible advocates making a difference for health and well-being across NH! 🎉

Can't make it to Concord tonight? No problem! Join us virtually for our 28th Annual Awards Celebration. The program starts at 5pm and you can watch the livestream at www.youtube.com/live/DqVXTYuXvE8. Help us honor the incredible advocates making a difference for health and well-being across NH! 🎉

We’re only TWO days away from our 28th Annual Awards Celebration! 🎉 We’d like to thank our additional sponsors—their generous support helps make this event possible. Register now: new-futures.org/Events/details/136/2025-Annual-Event-Celebration. ✨

Senator Shaheen joined us at a recent roundtable to discuss what's at stake for NH communities if the enhanced premium tax credits are not extended. These tax credits make health insurance coverage affordable for nearly 50,000 of our residents. Read more 👇 newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/10/17/s...

New Futures was grateful to host Senator Jeanne Shaheen, community partners, and Granite Staters today for a critical discussion on the importance of enhanced premium tax credits in #NewHampshire, which are set to expire at the end of 2025. #NHPolitics #HealthCareAccess #NHFamilies

Sneak peek! 👀 Our 28th Annual Awards Celebration program is set! Join us Oct 23 at 4 pm at the Bank of NH Stage to celebrate NH's health champions. We'll share inspiring stories from advocates creating change. 🩵 Register for free: new-futures.org/Events/details/136/2025-Annual-Event-Celebration.

🌟 Thank you to Johnson & Johnson for their generous support as the Health and Well-Being Sponsor for our 28th Annual Awards Celebration! Join us on October 23 at 4 pm for this inspiring event! Register now: new-futures.org/Events/details/136/2025-Annual-Event-Celebration. We’ll see you next week! 🎊

Mental health matters every day. ❤️ This #MIAW, we're spreading the word about our advocacy to ensure all #NH children get the care they need, no matter their insurance type. Have experience accessing youth mental health care? 💭 Share your story: new-futures.org/wraparound.

✨ We’re so grateful for the NH Charitable Foundation for their support as the Behavioral Health Sponsor of our Annual Awards Celebration! We’re almost two weeks away from our annual event, and we hope to see you there. 🎉 Register now: new-futures.org/Events/details/136/2025-Annual-Event-Celebration.

In 2026, two more health insurance carriers are pulling out of NH’s Medicare Advantage program, which allows Granite Staters 65+ to get their Medicare coverage through private insurance companies. Learn more 👇 newhampshirebulletin.com/briefs/anthe...

🩵 Mental Illness Awareness Week is here! At New Futures, we believe every child deserves access to quality mental health supports. Help us advocate for permanent funding of NH's crisis system by sharing your story: new-futures.org/988. #NHPolitics @naminh.org

Ever wonder what an advocacy training looks like? 👀 Spoiler: you learn policy basics, tour the State House, practice advocacy skills, and discover the power of your personal story. ✨ Request a training at new-futures.org/trainings. #NHPolitics #Advocacy #NewHampshire

📊 Drug-related deaths in NH just hit their lowest level in 10+ yrs — but 3 in 4 people who needed treatment didn’t get it. Join NHFPI & @newfuturesnh.bsky.social to discuss the data, funding trends & what’s next. 🗓️ Thurs, Oct 9 at 10 AM ET | Virtual 🔗 Register: buff.ly/JMNXt5X

🌟 Thank you to NH Children's Trust, the Kids Count Sponsor for our 28th Annual Awards Celebration! Join us on October 23 at 4 pm to honor health champions advocating for a healthy NH. Register now: new-futures.org/Events/details/136/2025-Annual-Event-Celebration.

🚨 Health insurance premiums could DOUBLE or TRIPLE in 2026 for Granite Staters who purchase their health insurance through the ACA Marketplace. 💬 What can you do? Share your experience with high health care costs: new-futures.org/share-your-story. #NHHealthcare #NewHampshire #NHPolitics

The Granite State PARTNERS Program helps NH community college nursing students with tuition, child care, and food assistance. Learn how this is helping to address our health care workforce shortage from the WMUR clip linked below! www.wmur.com/article/new-...

🎉 Join us for our 28th Annual Awards Celebration on Thursday, October 23 at 4 pm at the Bank of NH Stage in Concord, NH. We'll celebrate legislative wins and recognize individuals who advocated for health and well-being in New Hampshire this past year. We hope to see you there!

"For many Granite Staters who rely on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace to access health insurance, premium tax credits from the federal government represent the difference between coverage and catastrophe." Commentary from Sam Burgess of @newfuturesnh.bsky.social #NHPolitics

Yesterday, our Healthy Aging Policy Coordinator Judith Jones shared an advocacy update during NHAHA6's Quarterly Meeting. As Steering Committee Chair Dick Chevrefils stated, “Advocacy is a 365 day a year job,” and we’ll continue advocating to make NH a better state to age in!

Nearly 50K Granite Staters get their health insurance through the Marketplace. Enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs) cut average monthly costs from $469 to $230. ❌ But they’re set to expire at the end of the year if Congress doesn’t act. Learn more 👇 www.hcinnovationgroup.com/policy-value...

New Hampshire recently made it easier for adults 60+ and people with disabilities to get food assistance through the Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP) for SNAP! 🍎 Learn more about the ESAP and find local food resources through NH Hunger Solutions: nhhungersolutions.org/findfood.

Check out this article from @newhampshirebulletin.com breaking down some of the Medicaid changes coming to New Hampshire. 👇 Learn how the policy changes could affect thousands of NH families. newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/09/09/m...

🍂 September is #HealthyAgingMonth! In NH – the nation's second oldest state – New Futures and NHAHA Advocacy are working toward a future where all Granite Staters can age where and how they choose. Learn more about our work: new-futures.org/issues/healthy-aging.

🚩 A recent Georgetown University report revealed that state systems, including New Hampshire’s, are largely unprepared to implement the new federal Medicaid work requirements. Read the full findings in the report below. 👇

New Hampshire's overdose deaths have dropped 40% since 2022 thanks to expanded NARCAN access, test strips, and community recovery programs. But funding cuts could threaten this hard-won progress. Supporting treatment and harm reduction saves lives. #newhampshire #recovery

With 27% of NH’s population projected to be 65+ by 2030, we have an opportunity to rethink how we support aging and promote policies and programs that benefit us all as we age. This year, New Futures championed initiatives that support our aging residents and strengthen our communities.

🎉 We're thrilled to welcome Wendy Chase to  New Futures as our new Community Engagement Coordinator! Read more: https://new-futures.org/meet-the-team

Protecting NH’s public health system is critical to ensuring Granite Staters have every opportunity to start healthy and stay healthy. New Futures worked throughout the 2025 legislation session to defend against attempts to weaken access to immunizations for NH families.

NH children are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis. This year, New Futures fought to strengthen NH's Children's System of Care and protect our youth. Find the full details in our 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up: new-futures.org/post/Legislative-Wrap-Up-2025. #NHPolitics

UPDATE: Last week, Governor Ayotte signed House Bill 60 into law, ending 40 years of tenant protections against no-cause evictions at the end of a lease. ❌ The law will go into effect on July 1, 2026.

State policies that support evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery programs are crucial in NH. Learn about the substance use policy wins, setbacks, and what we're still working on in our 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up: new-futures.org/post/Legislative-Wrap-Up-2025. #NHPolitics

👎 UPDATE: This afternoon, Governor Ayotte signed HB 377 and HB 712 into law, banning medically necessary care for transgender youth in New Hampshire. These changes will not take effect immediately - families can continue working with their providers for now.

This legislative session, New Futures’ health care access team focused on protecting Medicaid, our health care safety net, and maintaining investments in our health care system. 🔗 View the wins and setbacks in our 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up: new-futures.org/post/Legislative-Wrap-Up-2025. #NHPolitics

☀️ Stay connected all summer long to mental health support. Learn about resources from the NH Children's System of Care here: https://bit.ly/3U2nNRk

🌟 Building strong children and families is how #NH builds a strong foundation for its future. Learn about the early childhood WINS we secured in the state budget this session in our 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up: new-futures.org/post/Legislative-Wrap-Up-2025. #NHPolitics #NewHampshire #NHkids #NHFamilies

🎉 We're thrilled to share that Peter Ntourntourekas is stepping into a new role as Training Manager at New Futures! In this position, he'll empower Granite Staters to use their voices to shape policies in NH.🌟 Learn more about our training program at new-futures.org/trainings.

Nearly half of family caregivers report facing major financial strain, including struggling to pay for their basic needs like food and housing. Read more below. ⬇️

📰 Medicaid cuts may be particularly devastating to rural parts of America, where mental health needs are rising but many communities already lack mental health providers. Read more in the article below ⬇️ #NHPolitics #MedicaidMatters newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/07/23/m...

🏛️ NH's 2025 legislative session is a wrap! New Futures focused on 26 priority bills and state budget advocacy, keeping lifelong health and well-being at the center of our work. 🌟 See where key issues landed in our 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up ➡️ new-futures.org/post/Legislative-Wrap-Up-2025. #NHPolics

📢 Changes are coming to NH's Medicaid programs over the next few years. Check out our post for a breakdown of the federal and state changes, timelines, and what they mean for NH ➡️ new-futures.org/post/Federal-Medicaid-Changes. ❗IMPORTANT: Your Medicaid coverage remains the SAME for now. #NHPolitics

💡 Our Health Care Policy Coordinator, Sam, is here to break down how changes to NH Medicaid policy made in the 2026-27 State Budget will impact some NH residents. 📖 Learn more: nhpr.org/nh-news/2025-07-07/access-to-nh-medicaid-coverage-is-changing-heres-what-you-need-to-know. #NHPolitics

Governor Ayotte will soon take action on HB 60, which would remove existing renter protections by allowing landlords to evict tenants without cause when their lease ends.   📲 Call the Governor to urge her to VETO HB 60: 603-271-2121. More info: new-futures.org/housing.

Yay! Gov. Ayotte VETOED 2 harmful bills! (Scroll for more you can do!) 🚫 HB446 would have req. permission slips for anon./opt. YRBS, making it harder to keep NH youth healthy. 🚫 HB148 would have ❌ bipartisan discrim. protections in 🚽/locker rms at 🏥 🍽️ shops, etc., making 🏳️‍⚧️ folks less safe. (1/2)

🚨 New Hampshire’s 2026-27 state budget, now passed into law, brings changes to Medicaid starting in 2026 including work requirements as well as increased premiums and cost-sharing for certain Medicaid programs. More details from NHPR below 👇 www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025...

🚨 ACTION NEEDED: https://new-futures.org/post/ThisWeek0630 Ask Gov. to VETO: ❌ HB 60: No-cause evictions ❌ HB 446: Threatening teen health by hurting YRBS ❌ HB 377 & 712: Bans on medically necessary care for trans youth ❌ HB 148: Rolls back anti-discrimination protections (1/2)