Resources & Funding for Families

SNAP Benefit Information & Food Assistance

LRCS Resource Contacts

Resources for Funding and Other Assistance

  • ACT Today: National non-profit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and provide treatment services and support to families to help their children with autism achieve their full potential.
  • Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled (APTD): APTD is cash assistance for individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and who are physically or mentally disabled.
  • Annie Forts Up Syndrome Fund: Dedicated to opening windows of opportunity through education and experience. Provides assistance to individuals who experience Down Syndrome. Camperships, therapeutic riding lessons, tuition/scholarships, wellness, etc.
  • Challenged Athletes Foundation:  Grants for athletes with physical disabilities
  • Community Action Program- Belknap and Merrimack Counties
    • Area Resource Centers
    • Early Care & Education
      • Childcare
      • Early Head Start
      • Head Start
    • Elder Services
      • Senior Centers
      • AmeriCorps Senior Companion Program
      • Aging and Disability Resource Center (ServiceLink)
    • Energy Assistance
      • Electric Assistance Program
      • Fuel Assistance Program
      • Weatherization Assistance Program
    • Health, Food, and Nutrition
      • Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
      • Commodity Supplemental Food Program
      • Mobile Food Assistance
      • Emergency Food Assistance Program
      • Summer Food Service Program
    • Housing Stability and Affordability
      • Affordable Housing Program
      • Coordinated Entry System
      • Permanent Supportive Housing
      • Street Outreach
    • Transportation
      • ADA Complementary Paratransit Service
      • Concord Area Transit
      • Concord Senior Transit
      • Mid-State Transit
      • Volunteer Driver Program
    • Workforce Development
      • Senior Community Service Employment Program
      • Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act
  • Freecycle— Post your wants and needs
  • Give IT. Get IT. : Helping low income families own, learn and use computers.
  • Harry Gregg Foundation: The Harry Gregg Foundation provides financial assistance to improve the lives of people of all ages in New Hampshire with physical, intellectual, or emotional disabilities.
  • The NH Able Plan: The NH ABLE Plan helps individuals save, while preserving their SSI and Medicaid.
  • New Hampshire Catholic Charities: Anyone in New Hampshire, regardless of faith or background, can access our wide range of services and extensive community network – which help individuals and families at any stage of their struggle to build more stable lives.
    • info@cc-nh.org
    • Case management
    • Financial literacy training
    • Community referrals
    • Online support groups
    • Parent Education
    • Senior Support Services
    • Immigration Legal Services
    • Food Distribution
  • NH Council on Developmental Disabilities – Small Grants: The New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities offers small grants to individuals or groups to support disability related activities and initiatives that help achieve the Council’s mission of “Dignity, Full Rights of Citizenship, Equal Opportunities, and Full Participation for All New Hampshire Citizens with Developmental Disabilities.” 
  • SafeLink: Free cell phone & air time for income eligible
  • Salvation Army
    • Financial Assistance
    • Clothing Assistance
    • Hygiene Assistance
    • School Supplies
    • Thrift Store
  • St. Vincent de Paul
  • Tri-County Community Action
    • Serving residents of Coos, Carroll, and Grafton Counties
      • Head Start
      • Tri-County CAP Family Dentistry
      • Senior Meals & Senior Center of Coös County
      • Aging & Disability Resource Center (ServiceLink)
      • Housing Stability Services
      • Economic Supports
      • Energy Assistance Services
      • Tri-County Transit
      • Guardianship Services
      • Facilities Operation & Administration
      • Weatherization
    • 1-888-NH-TCCAP (648-2227)

Adult & Aging Services

Advocacy, Education, & Information

Trainings and Education

Next Steps NH: high school transition information

Office of the Advocate for Special Education- Weekly Virtual Training Sessions: Join us for live, virtual trainings designed specifically for parents, guardians, and advocates. Each session is limited to 8 participants to allow for meaningful discussion and personalized support. 

    • Mondays at 12:00 PM EST
      IEP Services, Placement & Peer Group
    • Wednesdays at 11:00 AM EST
      High School & Transition Services
    • Wednesdays at 12:00 PM EST
      Case Consultation
    • Fridays at 12:00 PM EST
      Dispute Resolution

UNH Bridges Program: an online transition training series designed to prepare young adults, ages 18–24, with an intellectual and/or developmental disability for higher education, independent living, and careers. UPCOMING CLASSES:

  • Tools & Tech for Academic Success
  • Setting & Realizing Goals and Self-Determination
  • Setting and Realizing Goals and Transition to Adulthood
  • Next Steps in Person-Centered Planning 

Resources by Town

(in alphabetical order)

Alexandria

Alton

Ashland

Barnstead

Belmont

Bridgewater

  • Bridgewater Public Library
    • 955 River Road, Bridgewater, New Hampshire 03264-5705
    • (603) 968-7911
  • Tapply-Thompson Community Center
    • (603) 744-2713
    • 30 North Main St, Bristol, NH 03222
    • info@ttccrec.org 

Bristol

Campton

Center Harbor

Ellsworth

Gilford

Gilmanton

Groton

Hebron

Holderness

Laconia

Meredith

New Hampton

Plymouth

Rumney

Sanbornton

Thornton

Tilton

Wentworth

Medical, Dental, and Vision Resources

Housing

  • The Bridge House
    • (603) 536-7631
    • info@tbhshelter.org
  • Burch House Shelter
    • (603) 444-0624
  • Bureau of Homeless Services
    • (603) 271-9196 or 1-800-852-3345, ext. 9196
  • Carey House
  • Cornerstone Housing North, Inc.: affordable elderly housing
    • (603) 723-4204
    • cornerstone@tccap.org
  • Electric Assistance Program: The EAP provides eligible customers with a discount on their monthly electric bills. The discounts range from 5% to 86%, depending on the customer’s gross household income and household size.
  • Laconia Housing Authority
    • (603) 524-2112 / 1-800-439-7247
  • Liberty House: Liberty House helps homeless and struggling Veterans by connecting them to available resources and providing a safe, substance-free transitional house.
    • (603) 669-0761
  • New Beginnings, Women’s Crisis Center
    • (603) 528-6511
  • New Generation
    • Shelter and support for mothers and children
    • (603) 436-4989
  • NH Homeless Hotline
    • 1-800-852-3388 or 211
  • Open Arms Outreach
    • (603) 524-4580 / 1-888-759-0939
    • 756 Union Ave, Laconia
  • Tyler Blain Shelter
    • (603) 788-2344

Legal & Employment Resources

  • CCCS: Credit Counseling Services: 224-6593
  • NH Employment Security
    • (603) 524-3960 / (603) 536-3720
  • NH Legal Services
    • 1-800-639-5290
  • 603 Legal Aid
    • 1 (800) 639-5290 or (603) 224-3333

Recreation & Playgroups

Summer Camps

Summer is a great time, but it can also be challenging for families looking for appropriate programming and activities for a child or adult who experiences a developmental disability. If your family receives services from LRCS, you can talk to your Resource Coordinator about camp grants and scholarships.

Here are some camp programs in New Hampshire and other New England states:

If you are the parent of a school-aged child, contact your school district to inquire about what kind of summer programming is offered. You can also check with your local parks and recreation department to see what your community offers for summer programming.

Therapy Resources

Transportation

Child & Family Resources

  • Child & Family Services of New Hampshire
    • (603) 524-5835
  • Reporting Adult Abuse or Neglect
    • 1-800-949-0470
  • Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
    • 1-800-894-5533
  • Youth Services Bureau
    • Alcohol & Drugs Education/Support/Treatment, Counseling, Juvenile Justice Services, Youth Leadership & Development
    • (603) 524-9457

Support Groups

LRCS Forms

Last updated 12/29/25