About

The Chase Home provides at-risk youth and families with services and programs designed to address root causes of issues that threaten the family dynamic. Our programs are led by highly trained staff, many of whom possess deep knowledge of available resources in the region. In many cases, our services are mandated by the State of NH, although we have expanded some of our programs to increase community access in an effort to prevent some of the issues that often lead to poor long-term life outcomes.

Our mission is “dedicated to providing supportive and restorative residential and family services to at-risk youth in a safe and nurturing environment.”

History

Originally founded as an orphanage in 1877, The Chase Home is one of the oldest non-profit organizations in the state of NH. For decades, we have been committed to helping children live healthier and happier lives. No longer an orphanage, we provide services and programs both in the community and on-site at The Chase Home where some kids live. In recent years, we have expanded services to better meet community needs (often in close collaboration with numerous stakeholders).

Annual Reports

Our Annual Reports provide a snapshot into our organization’s performance.

Newsletters

Our quarterly newsletters provide insight(s) into the latest news at The Chase Home.

Leadership Team

The team at The Chase Home is guided by two volunteer boards, served by individuals with deep ties in the seacoast community. The leadership team itself is led by Meme Wheeler, Chase Home’s Executive Director. The Chase Home’s leadership each holds social work degrees and credentials, and years of experience in their field, which provide the knowledge and expertise needed to stabilize families and help them develop tangible life skills to better manage and advance their own lives.

Meme Wheeler

Executive Director

Craig Dennis

Director of Operations

Lindsey Ellis

Program Director

Kristy Whipple

Payroll/HR Specialist

Erica Marchant, clinical coordinator at The Chase Home in Portsmouth

Erika Marchant

Clinical Coordinator

Our Staff

The Chase Home’s staff is dedicated to each young person and every family we serve. Our team of social workers, counselors, and support staff are committed to successful outcomes that not only turn lives around but lead to new paths of productivity and fulfillment for years to come.

Bethany Murabito

Independent Living Coordinator

Allison Jusczak

Vocational Coordinator

Delaney Gosse

Medical Coordinator

Hillary Hallinan

Diversion Coordinator

Eli Cohn

Kitchen Manager

Jyana Doran

ISO Worker

Kelsey Fitta

ISO Worker

Thomas Townsend

Overnight Residential Supervisor

Alison Tirone

Residential Counselor

Jacob McQuaid

Residential Counselor

Paige English

Residential Counselor

Veronic Berger

Residential Counselor

Dawn Dunbar

Residential Counselor

Paula Soloniewicz

Overnight Residential Counselor

Harry Cummings

Overnight Residential Counselor

Governance

The Chase Home is guided by two volunteer Boards and Ambassadors, all of whom draw experience with deep ties to the community and expertise across several areas of industry.

Board of Directors

Brian Gibb, President
Shane McDonough, Vice-President
William “Tuck” Tucker, Treasurer
Scot Hopps, Secretary
Ben Lindberg
Tatiana Czaplicki
T.D. Thompson
Pam Peterson
Phil Demers
Jo Kelley Justin Rivlin

The Chase Home Board of Directors

Board of Trustees

David Splaine — President
Ben Wheeler — Treasurer
John Ricci
John Hebert
Michael Magnant
Reverend Robert Stevens
Ted Alex
Lisa Destefano
Phillip Pettis
Jay McSharry
Kate Sears

Our Ambassadors

Similar to serving as a director of a board, but with less formal responsibilities and time constraints, ambassadors offer assistance when and where they feel their talents and expertise may be best applied.

Examples include: help planning an event, public speaking, lending advice on social media, stuffing envelopes for an appeal and more.

FAQS

Look at the frequently asked questions we receive from families, our at-risk youth members, and the community at large. If you have a question you don’t see or do not understand an answer, please contact us.

Grow With Us

Join our team to help enrich the lives of at-risk youth in the New Hampshire Seacoast community. Learn more about our career opportunities by clicking below.

Our Staff

The Chase Home’s staff is dedicated to each young person and every family we serve. Our team of social workers, counselors, and support staff are committed to successful outcomes that not only turn lives around but lead to new paths of productivity and fulfillment for years to come.

Bethany Murabito

Independent Living Coordinator

Allison Jusczak

Vocational Coordinator

Delaney Gosse

Medical Coordinator

Hillary Hallinan

Diversion Coordinator

Eli Cohn

Kitchen Manager

Jyana Doran

ISO Worker

Kelsey Fitta

ISO Worker

Thomas Townsend

Overnight Residential Supervisor

Alison Tirone

Residential Counselor

Jacob McQuaid

Residential Counselor

Paige English

Residential Counselor

Veronic Berger

Residential Counselor

Dawn Dunbar

Residential Counselor

Paula Soloniewicz

Overnight Residential Counselor

Harry Cummings

Overnight Residential Counselor

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