Celebrating the Special Men in our lives this Father's Day

“A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child.” –Anonymous

Friends, 

As the new Board Chair and Executive Director of the New Hampshire Children’s Trust Fund and Prevent Child Abuse New Hampshire, we’d like to thank you for what you do in your daily life to keep children safe and families strong.   As you know, this is our organization’s mission as well.  We envision a New Hampshire where all children can grow up in nurturing homes, caring neighborhoods and strong communities; free from violence, harm and exploitation.

With your help, we can fulfill our mission and realize our vision.  This letter is written to you in honor of fathers.  Fathers can have a powerful and positive impact upon the development and health of children.  Do you have a special father, grandfather, uncle, step father, foster father or “father figure” in your life?  Are you or your husband (partner) that father now? 

Studies show that children with involved, caring fathers:

• Have higher IQs, as well as better linguistic and cognitive abilities
• Are more likely to be emotionally secure, be confident to explore their surroundings, and, as they grow older, have better social connections with peers
• Are less likely to get in trouble at home, school, or in the neighborhood
• Have better educational outcomes

The special Father's Day edition of our e-newsletter will provide more information about fathering.  Sign up to receive the newsletter by using the sign up box on the left sidebar.

Four ways to contribute to the well-being of children, families and communities:

• Make a donation to the New Hampshire Children’s Trust Fund in honor of or in memory of that special father in your life.  We gratefully accept one-time and ongoing donations by check or through PayPal (donate button on left sidebar).  Your donation will be used to support New Hampshire nonprofits that strengthen families and keep children safe. Click here for donation options.
• Volunteer to serve on one of our committees or help out in another way. (Volunteer opportunities listed below).
• Get involved.  You could prevent a parent from losing control and a child from being abused just by lending a hand or sharing a kind word.
• Invite others to join you in making a donation, volunteering and getting involved. 

Happy Father’s Day!

Sincerely,

  Peirce          Keryn

Peirce Hunter, MD                      Keryn Bernard-Kriegl, MS

Board Chair                               Executive Director

P.S.   On Mother’s Day, I sent flowers to my mother and grandmother through the FTD Prevent Child Abuse NH promotion which donated 15% of the amount I spent to the NH Children’s Trust Fund.  On Father’s Day, I will be making a direct donation to the New Hampshire Children’s Trust Fund to say, “Thanks Dad!”

Won’t you join me and do the same?   Keryn 

Volunteer Opportunities with the New Hampshire Children’s Trust Fund:

• NHCTF Committees

• Program and Evaluation

• Human Resources

• Finance

• Public Relations and Fundraising

• Office Assistance

• Data entry, shredding, mailings, etc.

• Program Assistance

• Special Events, Trainings, etc.

Email us: info@nhctf.org or call us: (603) 224-1279 for more information!

Here at the Trust Fund we strive to meet our legislative mandate of supporting programs that prevent child abuse and neglect.

The causes of child abuse and neglect are many and complex, interrelated with poverty, domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health factors.  The solutions are equally complex and require multiple and interrelated efforts to protect children, strengthen families.  In particular, prevention requires support and intervention BEFORE the abuse or neglect occurs.  The consequences of allowing children to be abused and/or neglected are clear, measurable and have negative results not only for the individual but for the entire society.  An abused child is more likely to wind up a delinquent teen, a sick adult, one that may continue the cycle of abuse.

Keeping children safe and families strong requires all of us to know the facts, the causes and the solutions.

Just one abused child is one too many.

Please join us in keeping every child in New Hampshire safe.  This is a job for all of us and we will all benefit.