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“I’m trying to find a middle ground that the House will accept,” Sen. Sharon Carson, who is spearheading the proposal, said.

The New Hampshire Attorney General’s office has paid more than $10 million since July to settle cases involving the death of three children in the state’s care.

Some Republicans say the office's legislative advocacy has become a distraction.

Kids who enter foster care in New Hampshire are three times more likely to end up in a residential program compared to national averages.

The lawsuit alleges systemic failures by New Hampshire's child protection system.

The state says Jeff Fleischer is resigning to “pursue other interests” and be closer to family. He took over the agency last August.

The Unity House will provide a safe and supportive living environment for up to eight youths, ages 12 to 19, who identify as LGBTQ+ and are in the custody of the New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families.

A new bill would require the state to limit those placements to New England as of January 2025.

Child advocates: Damning report on Tennessee youth facility is one worry of many

The Office of the Child Advocate also mentions issues with official oversight of those facilities.