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- EIN 22-3181410
- info@rivercenternh.org
- (603) 924-6800
- 9 Vose Farm Rd Ste 115 Peterborough NH 03458 USA
- www.rivercenternh.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Family Services, Human Services, Support
Mission: Providing community connections, parenting support, tax and money coaching to strengthen all individuals and families in the Eastern Monadnock region.
Target demographics: all individuals and families
Geographic areas served: the Eastern Monadnock region of New Hampshire
Programs: Parenting support programs - the center offers ongoing support programs providing parent education, referrals, connections, and an early children enrichment program. These support services have been offered since 1992. Programs are available for parents and caregivers interested in developing a consistent approach to parenting that work for their family unit. Parenting education is offered in ongoing support groups meeting weekly from September to June, topical short-term workshops, one-day conferences, and off-site groups to increase accessibility. - home visiting programs: the center seeks to decrease substance abuse (including tobacco and secondary smoke) and increase the protective factors for at-risk pregnant women and their babies by providing in-home support to these individuals. The center uses the parents as teachers research based curriculum for this program. - economic opportunity programs: these programs include the money matters, and community connections. The money matters program includes the volunteer tax assistance program and money coaching. Community connections provides information and referral to walk-ins and callers for services in the Eastern Monadnock region. The center has a wood bank to supplement wood heating needs. Community discussions are hosted on a variety of topics pertinent to the community's needs.