Ascentria Care Alliance NH
What does "Ascentria" mean? We define it as "rising together." At Ascentria Care Alliance (formerly Lutheran Social Services of New England), we are called to strengthen communities by empowering people to respond to life’s challenges.
Our Vision - We envision thriving communities where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential regardless of background or disadvantage. Together with our partners, we inspire people to help one another reach beyond their current circumstances and realize new possibilities.
Our Mission - We are called to strengthen communities by empowering people to respond to life’s challenges.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
New Hampshire foster parents are entitled to support payments. These help cover the costs of caring for a foster child. Let's take a look at some of the available benefits:
Support Payments
In New Hampshire, foster parents receive reimbursement for daily costs. This includes board, meals, clothing, and other everyday expenses. The pay rate varies depending on the foster child's age and needs, but base payments begin at $24.48/day, up to $29.49/day.
Children with special needs are also entitled to additional specialized funds, up to $36.86/day. You can learn more about expense payments for New Hampshire foster parents by clicking here.
Medical and Dental Coverage
Children in the New Hamshire foster system are covered for dental and medical care under the Medicare system.
However, it's up to the foster parents to book all necessary medical appointments and make sure the foster child attends them.
Training and Support Groups
Alongside mandatory foster parent training, there are additional courses available. This extra training helps foster parents excel and provide the best possible environment for the children in their care.
Foster parents are also invited to attend local support groups, where they can meet their peers and talk about all aspects of being a New Hampshire foster parent.
Ratings and Reviews
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Jul 02, 2014
Hpop program is a joke ! spent 2 months taking tests doing everything they asked passed in everything only to be told I did not win there lottery only 2 out of 3 make it .
I was told from friends in the beginning that this government funded program was mostly only for refugees and immigrants because that's all Lutheran services care about. If your an American and trying to get ahead forget about it. I'm going to find someone to go to the press with my story I want everyone to no what there really all about and stop donating to there so called services. Two months of jumping thru hoops gone.