Federal Grant Award Summary: SCIP-2026

The New Hampshire Judicial Branch, operating as the Administrative Office of the Courts, received a $338,571 formula grant award from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) under the State Court Improvement Program (CFDA 93.586). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, supports New Hampshire's efforts to enhance court processes and legal representation in child welfare matters, including child protection, family preservation, reunification, guardianship, and adoption proceedings.

Under this award, the New Hampshire Judicial Branch will conduct assessments to identify barriers to timely and effective decision-making within the state's child welfare court system and implement targeted improvements to strengthen judicial practices and legal representation. The formula grant funding enables the state court system to design and execute flexible assessment methodologies tailored to New Hampshire's specific needs, consistent with the State Court Improvement Program's objective of advancing the safety, permanency, and well-being of children involved in court proceedings. The grant aligns with the awardee's established track record of administering federal judicial improvement initiatives focused on treatment courts, mental health interventions, and child welfare system enhancements.