February 4, 2013
CONCORD - Governor Maggie Hassan will honor 28 NH parents as New Hampshire's Unsung Heroes at the State House.

  

As part of N.H.'s Parent Recognition Month parents who overcome challenges and remain role models to their families and communities were nominated and selected to be honored. 
 
The 6th Annual Unsung Heroes Awards Ceremony is on Tuesday, February 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the N.H. State House. Twenty-eight parents from the  Granite State will be honored by both the New Hampshire Children's Trust and the governor.
 
The following parents will be recognized: 
Elizabeth Alisandro, of Manchester
Janice Bordeleau, of Manchester
Donna Coraluzzo, of Dover
Angel Demanche, of Nashua
Kellie Denoncourt, of Concord
Danielle & Donald Dube, of Nashua
Matthew Fox, of Canterbury
Tom & Peggy Greco, of Claremont
Nicole Gulleson, of Colebrook
Tracy Walbridge, of Rochester 
Heidi Hilton, of Somersowrth
Jay & Sally Jason, of Claremont
Christine Johnson, of North Haverhill
Christine Letendre, of Pembroke
Merrianne McDonald, of Salem
Richard & Jamie Morse, of Goffstown
Lucy Murayda, of Concord
Becky & Steve Orton, of Gilford
Tara Pitarys, of Londonderry
Donald Reinhold, of Seabrook
Walter Sombric, of Charlestown
Lena Trombly, of Hillsborough
Evangelos Valeras, of Nashua
Cynthia Wallace, of Franklin
Susan & Anthony White, of Manchester
Helene Lorden, of Concord

 

In the past 5 years, the N.H. Children's Trust honored 147 parents in partnership with the Governor's office. 

Parents nominated could be a biological parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, foster or adoptive parent of the nominator.

  

The selection committee reviewed the nominations searching for evidence that parents demonstrate a strong understanding of the five Protective Factors and are role models in their families and communities.  Protective factors are the foundation of the nationally promoted Strengthening Families Approach. This research-based, cost-effective strategy is used to increase family strengths, enhance child development and reduce child abuse and neglect.

 

Each honoree receives a framed certificate, a photo of their recognition and a gift bag with items donated by local businesses. Contact us for more information.

  

2012 Unsung Hero Celebration NH Statehouse Photo from The Unsung Heroes ceremony in the Governor and Council Chambers at the N.H. State House.

 View our heroes from 2012 and read about the celebration on our website!

 

PROTECTIVE FACTORS include:

  • Parental resilience: "I can overcome hard times and bounce back."
  • Social connections: "I have people who know and support me."
  • Knowledge of parenting and child development: "I know where to go to find out about parenting skills and my child's developmental growth."
  • Concrete support in times of need: "I know where to turn to for help."
  • Social and emotional competence of children: "I know how to help my children talk about their feelings."

5 Protective Factors 

Contact us with any questions about the event or sponsorship.

 

SAVE THE DATE!

A day-long summit on the Strengthening Families Approach is on March 18, 2013 at the Grappone Conference Center. Visit our website for more information. 

 
 
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