Press Releases

March 2010 and prior

(02/22/10)Families First Announces March Programs
(02/20/10)Thumbs up to serving community
(02/19/10)Families First to discuss impact of recession
(02/17/10)Two local moms to receive Unsung Hero awards
(02/16/10)Kisses to Families First (scroll down to 4th item)
(02/15/10)Families First seeks $20K grant
(02/11/10)Teen center to host forum on bullying, harassment
(02/11/10)Families First needs public's help in winning $20K grant for dental care
(02/08/10)Letter to the Editor
(01/29/10)Save and give while dining out
(01/22/10)NH Charitable Foundation supports Families First
(01/22/10)Parenting together when living apart
(01/22/10)Local Appraisers to Assess Your Antiques and Collectibles
(01/21/10)Grandparenting group tackles relationships with adult children, grandchildren
(12/29/09)Families First Announces January Programs
(12/22/09)Community partnerships tackle health issues (letter to editor)
(12/20/09)Charities struggle and locals help out
(12/20/09)Ways for parents to deal with the holiday stress
(12/17/09)Letter to the Editor: Community partnerships tackle health issues
(12/16/09)Holiday gift idea to benefit local nonprofit
(12/16/09)TD Charitable Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Families First Dental Center
(12/10/09)Families First to Host H1N1 Clinic
(12/05/09)Free eye exams to help diabetics
(11/30/09)Holiday parenting classes among Families First programs this month
(11/27/09)Portsmouth to receive stimulus funds
(11/18/09)‘Health Care for the Homeless’ van needs a home
(11/14/09)Families First celebrating 25 years (editorial)
(11/13/09)Families First sees surge in those needing health care
(11/09/09)Families First health center celebrates 25 years of service
(11/05/09)Families First celebrates accomplishments at 25-year anniversary
(10/29/09)Dental Foundation awards eighth grant to Families First
(10/27/09)Families First Announces November Programs
(10/24/09)Memorial for homeless honors those who died this year
(10/22/09)Memorial service to honor homeless
(10/13/09)Postpartum Adjustment Group Comes to Families First
(10/05/09)Mobile service visits Farmington to help homeless
(09/25/09)Exeter Hospital donates medical van to Families First
(09/23/09)Enhance the Grandparenting Experience
(09/23/09)Two New Parenting Programs Offered at Families First (with list of all October programs)
(09/17/09)Exeter Hospital Donates Mobile Medical Van to Families First
(09/15/09)“Artists of the Seacoast” Calendars on Sale
(09/01/09)Free Cancer Screenings Offered at Families First
(08/26/09)Families First Announces September Programs
(08/25/09)Back-to-school help to be offered for families
(08/11/09)Sick, uninsured call for help (article and video)
(08/07/09)Piscataqua Savings Bank awards seventh grant to Families First
(07/28/09)Parenting classes cover back-to-school, anger management
(07/28/09)New dentist joins Families First
(07/27/09)Need for mental health services on the rise
(07/15/09)Cogswell Trust supports dental care for homeless with $25K grant to Families First
(06/30/09)Letter to the Editor
(06/28/09)Working overtime to meet health care needs
(06/26/09)Parent and family programs offer a summertime change of pace
(06/15/09)Bank of America grant helps community health center meet increasing demand
(06/02/09)Rite Aid Foundation pitches in to provide health care for uninsured
(05/26/09)TD Charitable Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Dental Center at Families First
(05/21/09)Families First to Help Parents Prepare for Summer
(05/11/09)Citizens Bank Foundation Replenishes Fund for Uninsured at Families First
(05/11/09)Artist's view of Port City wins cover of calendar
(05/01/09)Artists Chosen for Families First’s Calendar
(04/29/09)Art exhibit downtown: Families First will benefit from calendar
(04/29/09)Review: Artists of the Seacoast exhibit
(04/28/09)Families First Announces Parenting and Family Programs for May
(04/16/09)15th “Artists of the Seacoast” Exhibit Finds A New Home
(04/03/09)Families First babies will benefit from Hannaford diaper drive
(03/27/09)Free Parenting and Family Programs at Families First in April
(03/20/09)Painters: Start Your Brushes
(03/20/09)Stimulus will help expand homeless health care
(02/06/09)Local help agency honors worker's memory by donating to another
(02/03/09)Families First Staff donates to SeaCare
(02/03/09)Rotary offers child safety seats to Families First clients
(01/28/09)How grandparents can protect grandkids – and other offerings at Families First
(01/28/09)Build protective factors in your family (W. Rockingham Co. Parenting Programs)
(01/28/09)Build protective factors in your family (Lower Seacoast Parenting Programs)
(01/15/09)Portsmouth shelter officials concerned for those who won't seek assistance
(01/09/09)Free Women's Cancer Screenings Offered at Families First
(01/02/09)Health centers needed more than ever
(12/29/08)Winter Parenting and Family Programs in Western Rockingham County
(12/29/08)Winter Parenting and Family Programs in the Lower Seacoast Region
(12/29/08)Winter Parenting and Family Programs in Portsmouth
(12/29/08)Letter to the editor
(12/14/08)Plugging the holes in health care
(12/01/08)Exeter Hospital gives $100K to Families First
(11/30/08)Holiday Giving: I Support This Group
(11/24/08)Families First classes focus on reducing holiday stress, increasing fun
(11/16/08)Homeless program gets a boost
(11/11/08)Seacoast Women Help Homeless Access Quality Health Care
(11/10/08)Women's group boosts aid for homeless
(10/30/08)‘Ages and Stages’ Fair Teaches Parents About Choosing Best Activities, Gifts for Kids
(10/24/08)'Videoconferencing with Grandpa' among November programs at Families First
(10/20/08)Why good parents vote
(10/03/08)Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern New England donates $15K toward children's dental care at Families First
(10/03/08)October programs for parents and kids at Families First
(09/23/08)The 'no' way
(09/13/08)Respects paid to area's homeless at Prescott Park service
(09/13/08)Remembering the homeless who have died
(09/13/08)Respects paid to area's homeless at Prescott Park service
(09/04/08)A group for grandparents
(08/28/08)Time Out for Parents
(08/28/08)Fall session of Family Morning Out begins (Raymond)
(08/27/08)We must invest in health care to improve it
(08/19/08)Elected officials help mark health center week
(08/19/08)Families First expands choices of parenting classes
(08/14/08)Pols support health care for the homeless
(08/14/08)Get on the back-to-school bus
(08/13/08)Families First programs help parents, kids get ready for school
(08/13/08)Free Cancer Screenings Offered at Families First
(08/08/08)Letter to the Editor: Community Health Center Week
(08/08/08)Back to School is Cool
(08/05/08)Dental Foundation awards seventh grant to Families First
(08/01/08)Contact omitted in asthma story (letter to editor)
(07/24/08)Families First announces August offerings
(07/18/08)Ears Wide Shut
(07/08/08)Do you and your kids need a change of scene?
(07/08/08)Time out for parents (Seabrook Parent Recharge)
(07/05/08)Thumbs up to ... an advocate ...
(07/03/08)A 'guardian angel' for parents
(06/26/08)Citizens Bank Awards $10K to Families First
(06/24/08)Programs for parents and kids coming up at Families First
(06/23/08)The Power of Listening
(06/20/08)The Power of Listening
(06/03/08)Piscataqua Savings Bank awards sixth grant to Families First
(05/29/08)PHS senior aids nonprofit
(05/23/08)June parenting and family programs in Lower Seacoast
(05/23/08)June parenting and family programs (all towns)
(05/19/08)Baby blues
(05/19/08)Baby blues
(05/11/08)Families First moms get makeovers
(05/05/08)Top 10 Reasons to Bring Your Child to a Playgroup at Families First
(04/29/08)ellO Gallery & Shop supports Families First
(04/28/08)May programs for parents and families
(04/21/08)“Artists of the Seacoast” exhibit last at Portsmouth Children’s Museum
(04/16/08)Getting Some Respect
(04/10/08)Families First calendar artwork unveiled
(04/09/08)G. Willikers hosts sale to benefit Families First
(04/07/08)Families First will miss departing Dr. Dan Crowe
(04/02/08)When Your Child’s Other Parent is Your Ex
(03/30/08)Families First offers course on
(03/26/08)Call for Artwork
(03/20/08)New programs for parents and grandparents offered in April
(03/20/08)G. Willikers, Families First are Partners in Play
(03/11/08)Help Families First provide services (Letter to the Editor)
(03/11/08)What makes quality child care?
(03/11/08)Three social service agencies seek Hampton's support
(03/10/08)New group for grandparents
(03/07/08)Vote for articles (Letter to the Editor)
(03/07/08)Vote 'yes' to support Families First
(02/25/08)Families First Announces March Parenting and Family Programs
(02/20/08)Make more time in your day
(02/15/08)Families First Health & Support Center Receives $10,000 Grant
(02/10/08)Prepare for teen years while kids are young
(02/07/08)Painters: Start Your Brushes
(01/31/08)Smart Parents Prepare Early for Teen Years
(01/24/08)Free Cancer Screenings Offered at Families First
(01/24/08)Families First to Offer ‘Saturday Play,’ Other Programs in February
(01/23/08)Families First celebrates Children's Dental Health Month
(01/07/08)Free class in Hampton helps parents keep their cool
(01/03/08)Are you stealing crucial life lessons from your teen?
(12/28/07)Hyder Enterprises donates $25,000 to Families First
(12/27/07)Families First Announces January Parent and Family Programs
(12/23/07)How to Survive Your Own Family
(11/30/07)Seacoast calendar benefits community health center
(11/26/07)Time out for parents in Seabrook
(11/26/07)“Artists of the Seacoast” Calendars on Sale
(11/25/07)Are you making yourself angry? Unrealistic expectations and beliefs in parenting
(11/09/07)Fuller Foundation Makes Grant to Families First
(11/05/07)Learn the ‘Recipe for a Well-Behaved Child’
(10/26/07)Families First gets six grants to expand its programs
(10/25/07)Families First Receives Grants Worth $39K for Family Programs
(10/24/07)Seabrook Fire Department to visit Parent Recharge program
(10/19/07)Families First Announces November Parent and Family Programs
(10/18/07)Families First Elects Board Members, Officers
(10/18/07)When your child's other parent is your ex
(10/01/07)Women’s Fund Awards Grant to Families First
(09/26/07)Free Programs for Southern Seacoast Parents
(09/26/07)October program lineup
(09/26/07)Free Cancer Screenings During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
(09/10/07)Support of 'Scavengers': Hunt for Health Raises $18K for Families First
(09/09/07)Scavengers descend on Portsmouth
(09/06/07)Scavenger hunt Saturday
(09/05/07)Only as strong as our most vulnerable
(08/29/07)Raising Funds for Families First through Seacoast Scavenger Hunt for Health
(08/25/07)Letting Go (as kids go off to college)
(08/21/07)Get a Clue! Form a Team!
(08/20/07)September program lineup
(08/12/07)Doing Good: Exeter Health gives $100K to Families First
(08/10/07)Families First, mayor celebrate health care
(08/07/07)Families First Offers Help Making Back-to-School Successful
(08/07/07)Registration now open for Hunt for Health teams
(08/03/07)Exeter Health Resources Makes $100,000 Gift to Families First
(07/27/07)Families First receives Target grant for parenting classes
(07/24/07)Piscataqua Savings Supports Dental Center
(07/18/07)August Programs for Parents and Families at Families First
(07/12/07)People and Places: "Dental Work"
(07/12/07)Smith Barney grant will boost kids’ access to dental care
(06/28/07)Bank honors former president with grant to Families First
(06/27/07)“Family Morning Out” Offered in Epping
(06/19/07)Summer Brings Extra Family Time: Get Ready at Families First
(05/18/07)Know How to Say No to Kids
(05/07/07)Bank of America Charitable Foundation grant to help Families First care for uninsured
(05/04/07)Artists of the Seacoast Art Sale May 17 in Portsmouth
(04/23/07)Getting Instructions to Make Family Life Smoother
(04/21/07)Baby social hour
(04/19/07)Families First Hires Development Director
(04/15/07)'Artists of the Seacoast' calendar launches with exhibit
(04/15/07)'Artists of the Seacoast' calendar launches with exhibit
(04/13/07)2008 “Artists of the Seacoast” announced
(04/06/07)Parenting Together After Separation
(03/24/07)Bullying 101 for Parents
(03/21/07)Teen years talks are coming to Hampton
(03/20/07)Motown Dance Party at Saunders Benefits Families First
(03/16/07)Call for Artwork: March 31 and April 1
(03/15/07)Guidance for Parents of Teens, Pre-Teens and Future Teens
(03/02/07)Medical bus provides homeless with health care
(02/23/07)Who’s in Charge at Home — You, or Your Kids?
(02/16/07)Parenting With Dignity, Other Programs, Offered at Families First
(02/07/07)TD Banknorth Awards $10K to Families First
(02/01/07)Netting the Benefits: Nonprofits use the web as educational, donor tool
(01/25/07)Free Cancer Screenings Offered at Families First
(01/23/07)Families First Asks Local Artists to Create for a Good Cause
(01/20/07)Missing Link (Family Center seeks male volunteers)
(01/19/07)All Parents, Children Welcome at Families First
(01/13/07)Harbour Women's Health Reaches Out to Women (letter to editor)
(01/11/07)Letter to Editor: Harbour Women’s Health doctors are generous, dedicated
(01/08/07)Families First Seeks Men to Help Lead Parenting Programs
(01/02/07)Brothers donate $250,000 to nonprofits
(12/20/06)Tools for a Smoother Family Life in 2007
(12/06/06)The Provident Bank Provides Funding to Families First
(11/29/06)Kisses to mystery donors
(11/27/06)Families First Elects New Board Officers, Members
(11/22/06)New Hampshire’s Health Centers Work Hard to Fight Diabetes
(10/09/06)“Artists of the Seacoast” Calendars on Sale
(09/28/06)Free Cancer Screenings Offered at Families First
(09/26/06)Families First offers free parenting classes in Seabrook
(09/25/06)Entire Community Welcome at Feel-Good Festival
(09/19/06)October brings wide choice of parenting classes at Families First
(09/13/06)Mayor’s wife calls for scavenger hunt teams
(08/15/06)Transitions for kids a September topic at Families First
(08/11/06)Citizens Bank Awards $10K to Families First
(08/01/06)Raising Funds for Families First through Seacoast Scavenger Hunt for Health
(07/28/06)Letter to Editor: Parent Coaching Available
(07/25/06)Families First August classes include anger help for parents, kids
(06/19/06)NHPTV and Families First Team Up on Early Literacy Project
(06/19/06)Learn How to Raise Healthy, Happy Kids at Families First
(06/01/06)Donors purchase Health Care for the Homeless Van for Families First
(05/22/06)Classes Help Families Get Summer Off to a Good Start
(05/08/06)Art sale supports artists and Families First
(05/02/06)Families First Celebrates National Women's Health Week
(04/27/06)Estate Planning to Die For
(04/17/06)Living Joyfully in ‘The Golden Years’
(04/17/06)Celebrate family fun, healthy food and the joy of being active
(04/17/06)'Artists of the Seacoast' Exhibit Opens at Children's Museum
(04/17/06)Programs for Parents, Families, and Seniors in May
(03/24/06)Call for Artwork: March 31 and April 1
(03/20/06)‘Discipline That Works,’ Other Parenting Programs at Families First in April
(03/02/06)Smart Parents Prepare Early for Teen Years
(02/17/06)Families First Announces March Programs for Parents and Families
(02/07/06)Families First Seeks Artwork to Help Seacoast Neighbors
(01/17/06)Something for Every Parent at Families First
(01/16/06)Living Joyfully in 'The Golden Years'
(01/04/06)Help for 'Rodney Dangerfield' Parents
(12/19/05)Tools for a Smoother Family Life in 2006
(11/18/05)Parenting for a Less Stressful, More Fun Holiday Season
(11/01/05)“Artists of the Seacoast” Calendars, Dan Brown CDs Now on Sale
(11/01/05)Newly formed NH Dental Society makes first grant award
(10/19/05)Free Parenting Classes Coming to Hampton and Seabrook
(10/17/05)Parenting, Family Programs Offered in Portsmouth, Hampton and Seabrook
(10/12/05)Do Your Teens Make You Feel Uncool?
(10/03/05)Celebrate family fun, healthy food and the joy of being active
(09/28/05)Thank you to community for Family Fun Night
(09/23/05)Free Parenting Classes Coming to Hampton and Seabrook
(08/11/05)Hospital Backs Community Health Center (letter to editor)
(07/12/05)Smith Barney Grant Will Help Families First Provide Dental Care to More Children
(07/12/05)Learn Secrets of Talking with Kids at Families First
(06/29/05)Fundraiser tapped broad community support
(06/08/05)LA Hoofer Comes Home to Benefit Families First
(05/24/05)If you love Tap, Seal, or Families First …
(05/18/05)Inoculating Children Against Risks
(04/21/05)13 Local Artists Chosen for 2006 Calendar
(04/15/05)Families First Thanks Volunteers (Letter to the Editor)
(04/05/05)Wheelabrator Awards Grant to Families First
(03/02/05)Free Cancer Screenings Offered at Families First
(02/18/05)Volunteer Dentists, State, Nonprofit Agencies Team Up to Protect Children’s Teeth
(02/16/05)Parenting Together After Separation
(02/11/05)Legislative Breakfast showcases value of Community Health Centers
(02/08/05)Families First Seeks Original Artwork for Exhibit, Calendar
(01/17/05)One Strategy to Keep Your Cool as a Parent
(01/03/05)Families First Appoints Medical Director, Hires New Provider
(12/30/04)Battling Siblings Need a Coach, not a Referee
(12/28/04)Unique program for single parents and their kids
(12/09/04)Calendars and notecards make great gifts
(11/29/04)Local Health Center Receives $1M Federal Grant Renewal
(11/10/04)Thanks to Community for Supporting 'Family Fun Night'
(11/09/04)Education and Support Group for Stepfamilies Meets Monthly
(10/20/04)Families First Elects New Board, Honors Volunteer
(09/30/04)Parenting Together After Separation
(09/29/04)Free Parenting Classes Coming to Hampton
(08/31/04)'Artists of the Seacoast' Calendars Now in Stores
(08/02/04)Triathlete Raises $6K to Bring Families First Parenting Classes to Hampton
(07/19/04)G. Willikers to Hold Benefit for Families First
(07/12/04)Families First received almost $93K in grants during 2nd quarter
(06/24/04)Oh, the Mess of Summer!
(05/24/04)Hospital, Nonprofit Health Center Team Up to Provide Care for Indigent
(04/30/04)Families First a Site for National Women’s Check-Up Day
(04/30/04)Spanking Children Doesn’t Work – Learn What Does
(04/16/04)Families First Receives Grant from Women's Fund of NH
(04/16/04)Works Chosen for 2005 Art Calendar, on Exhibit at Children's Museum
(04/16/04)Letter to the Editor in Honor of Families First Volunteers
(03/17/04)One Strategy to Keep Your Cool as a Parent
(03/01/04)Separated or Divorced? Programs offered in Plaistow and Portsmouth for Single Parents and their Children
(02/23/04)Get Your Family Ready for the Teen Years
(02/20/04)“Baby Teeth” More Important Than You May Think
(02/19/04)Families First offers parenting classes in Hampton, Seabrook
(02/04/04)Families First Seeks Original Artwork for Exhibit, Calendar
(02/03/04)Families First Launches Endowment Campaign
(01/20/04)Smith Barney Awards Grant to Families First Dental Center
(12/19/03)Five Quick Tips to Transform Daily Life with Kids
(12/15/03)Accutech Donation Benefits Families First
(12/11/03)Families First Receives Statewide Award for Exceptional Management Practices
(11/28/03)Dan Brown Book-Signing to Raise Money for Families First
(11/24/03)Two Portsmouth Nonprofits Featured in Thanksgiving-Week NHPR Spots
(11/21/03)Volunteers mail 2004 calendar
(11/13/03)Families First Thanks Portsmouth Regional Hospital For Gift from Tournament Proceeds
(11/04/03)Babytime Halloween
(10/10/03)Families First Elects New Board, Honors Volunteer
(10/02/03)Parenting Middle-Schoolers is a “Middle Management” Job
(10/02/03)Parenting Together After Separation
(09/09/03)“Artists of the Seacoast” Exhibit at Café Brioche
(09/03/03)Piscataqua Savings Bank Awards Second $15K Grant