New Futures
@newfuturesnh.bsky.social
We work to improve the health of Granite Staters through public policy change and civic empowerment.
✨ We're proud to honor Senator Sue Prentiss as New Futures' 2025 Legislator of the Year! A long-time paramedic and community leader, Senator Prentiss has been a consistent advocate for our public health system at the State House. #NewHampshire #NHPolitics #NHFamilies
November 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
✨ We're proud to honor Senator Sue Prentiss as New Futures' 2025 Legislator of the Year! A long-time paramedic and community leader, Senator Prentiss has been a consistent advocate for our public health system at the State House. #NewHampshire #NHPolitics #NHFamilies
❗The numbers are striking. In NH, family caregivers provide 157 million hours of unpaid care every year. That adds up to a value of $2.8 billion. 🩵 Caregivers – we see you, and we thank you.
#NHCares #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
#NHCares #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
November 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
❗The numbers are striking. In NH, family caregivers provide 157 million hours of unpaid care every year. That adds up to a value of $2.8 billion. 🩵 Caregivers – we see you, and we thank you.
#NHCares #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
#NHCares #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
We're proud to honor Dennis Calcutt with our 2025 Madeline Demeule Behavioral Health Scholarship! 🌟 Dennis has been a constant presence at the State House, making the long drive to Concord again and again to advocate for children's behavioral health. ❤️
#NewHampshire #NHPolitics #NHKids
#NewHampshire #NHPolitics #NHKids
November 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
We're proud to honor Dennis Calcutt with our 2025 Madeline Demeule Behavioral Health Scholarship! 🌟 Dennis has been a constant presence at the State House, making the long drive to Concord again and again to advocate for children's behavioral health. ❤️
#NewHampshire #NHPolitics #NHKids
#NewHampshire #NHPolitics #NHKids
“I’m doing it for younger me." 🌟 Erin Downey, the recipient of New Futures’ 2025 Kids Count Scholarship, courageously shared their story about residential care placement with lawmakers to advocate for mental health services for NH youth. #NHFamilies #NHKids #NHPolitics
November 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
“I’m doing it for younger me." 🌟 Erin Downey, the recipient of New Futures’ 2025 Kids Count Scholarship, courageously shared their story about residential care placement with lawmakers to advocate for mental health services for NH youth. #NHFamilies #NHKids #NHPolitics
November is #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, a time to shine a light on the everyday heroes among us. Across New Hampshire, 281,000 family caregivers are making a difference each day. This month, and every month, we honor their care and compassion. #NHCares
November 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
November is #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, a time to shine a light on the everyday heroes among us. Across New Hampshire, 281,000 family caregivers are making a difference each day. This month, and every month, we honor their care and compassion. #NHCares
"Child care is just as critical as housing." Gov. Ayotte says NH remains committed to expanding child care access despite budget challenges, via @newhampshirebulletin.com https://newhampshirebulletin.com/briefs/gov-ayotte-says-access-to-child-care-is-as-critical-as-housing-for-quality-of-life-in-nh/
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
"Child care is just as critical as housing." Gov. Ayotte says NH remains committed to expanding child care access despite budget challenges, via @newhampshirebulletin.com https://newhampshirebulletin.com/briefs/gov-ayotte-says-access-to-child-care-is-as-critical-as-housing-for-quality-of-life-in-nh/
🏡 Last week, we visited The Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center. We listened as older adults shared their challenges: financial strain, high health care costs, and transportation barriers. These conversations fuel our work to create solutions for our aging NH residents.
November 3, 2025 at 10:40 PM
🏡 Last week, we visited The Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center. We listened as older adults shared their challenges: financial strain, high health care costs, and transportation barriers. These conversations fuel our work to create solutions for our aging NH residents.
🌟 Meet Nancy Ekman Dorner, a Bristol advocate tackling challenges facing older adults in #NH. Learn about her work to make NH a better place to age at new-futures.org/post/Advocate-Spotlight-Nancy-Ekman-Dorner. #NHPolitics
November 2, 2025 at 11:54 PM
🌟 Meet Nancy Ekman Dorner, a Bristol advocate tackling challenges facing older adults in #NH. Learn about her work to make NH a better place to age at new-futures.org/post/Advocate-Spotlight-Nancy-Ekman-Dorner. #NHPolitics
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 🎃👻
October 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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 ⬇️
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New Poll Shows Bipartisan Support for Child Care Scholarships in New Hampshire - NH Journal
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October 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
#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 ⬇️
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🎊 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.
October 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🎊 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
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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
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October 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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
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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
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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
October 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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! 🎉
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! 🎉
October 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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! 🎉
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! 🎉
October 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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. ✨
October 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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 👇
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Shaheen says ‘nothing official is happening’ to end shutdown as workforce, SNAP concerns mount • New Hampshire Bulletin
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said official negotiations with Republicans to end the ongoing government shutdown aren’t occurring in Washington right now, only backdoor communications.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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...
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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
October 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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.
October 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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! 🎊
October 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🌟 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.
October 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
✨ 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.
October 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
✨ 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 👇
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Learn more 👇
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Anthem and Martin’s Point pull out of NH Medicare Advantage program; Aetna leaves most counties • New Hampshire Bulletin
Health insurance carriers Anthem and Martin’s Point will no longer participate in New Hampshire’s Medicare Advantage program beginning in 2026, while Aetna will cover enrollees only in certain countie...
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October 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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...
Learn more 👇
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🩵 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
#NHPolitics @naminh.org
October 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
🩵 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
#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
October 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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