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The Division for Children, Youth and Families manages protective programs on behalf of New Hampshire's children and youth and their families.
DCYF staff provide a wide range of family-centered services with the goal of meeting the needs of parents and their children and strengthening the family system. Services are designed to support families and children in their own homes and communities whenever possible.
NH Law requires any person who suspects that a child under age 18 has been abused or neglected must report that suspicion immediately to DCYF. (New Hampshire RSA 169-C:29-31)
To report child abuse or neglect, please call (800) 894-5533 (in-state) or (603) 271-6562
Intake lines are staffed 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays.
If this is an immediate emergency, please call 911.
Source: NH Department of Health and Human Services - Division for Children, Youth & Families
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CASA's trained volunteer GAL act as the "eyes and ears of the court" in abuse and neglect cases. If a CASA cannot be appointed for any reason, the Judge will likely appoint a paid GAL. |
There are established protocols for how cases are conducted in particular family court matters. The protocols are helpful in understanding and applying the law. These protocols are used by judicial officers and court personnel as "best practice" manuals. Any time the word judge is used, it may refer to a judge or marital master, with the term judge referring to any judicial officer. Not every scenario is contemplated and the facts of each individual case must guide the court through the decision making process.
PROTOCOLS RELATIVE TO ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES AND PERMANENCY PLANNING
Protocols Relative to Children and Youth in Court RSA 169-C Child Protection Cases