Program areas at CFSNH
Early childhood and family support - education and support to improve parenting, strengthen families, prevent child abuse, and neglect, and ensure the healthy development of children are provided in homes and through family resource centers throughout nh. This includes home visiting services that support families and support and therapy for infants and toddlers with, or at-risk of, developmental disabilities and delays. Waypoint also operates a childcare center (the children's place and parent education center) providing a unique combination of educational and family support. Young children starting life at a disadvantage receive critical services to ensure a good beginning and to optimize their chances for lifelong success.
Homeless youth and young adults - a continuum of care designed to support youth and young adults (12-25) in exiting homelessness and finding long-term independence and stability. Services feature street-based outreach, basic needs fulfillment at dropin centers, crisis intervention, educational and vocational advocacy, housing, and case management. Waypoint operates the only low-barrier emergency shelter specifically for adults aged 1824 who are experiencing or are atrisk of homelessness.
Family preservation and strengthening - intensive home-based programs in partnership with the division of children, youth, and families to restore positive family functioning for youth and families involved with the child welfare and juvenile justice systems as well as voluntary services for families that are at risk to stabilize families. Programs are delivered in the home, schools, or community, and include mental health counseling and substance abuse treatment, as well as a complex system of family stabilization and preservation programs. Waypoint empowers families with the skills and resources they need to provide for their children and become selfsufficient.
Homecare - in-home support for seniors and adults with disabilities so they can maintain their independence safely in their community, and family-strengthening support and resources, for children with chronic health condition and their families. Waypoint provides services delivered by personal care service providers, nurses, and lnas in homes that help with everything from cooking and cleaning to personal hygiene, medication reminders, mobility, and help with daily tasks. Waypoint provides additional support for children, families, and individuals through a strong advocacy program, established in 1971. The combination of advocacy and direct service practice uniquely positions Waypoint to serve the best interests of new hampshire children.