Former executive chef Andre Owens is cooking up ways to involve and educate youth in the kitchen at The Chase Home, which is home for up to 15 youths at a time. “I really enjoy working with young people,” said Owens, who is now kitchen manager at The Chase Home. “I try to create a […]
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Program at Chase Home Helps ‘Divert’ Youth
Holding youth accountable for disruptive behavior while providing education and support services, The Chase Home’s Seacoast Community Diversion Program (SCDP) represents an increasingly popular alternative to traditional punishment through Juvenile Court. “Data is clear that kids who receive education and support rather than simply getting punished for non-violent crimes have a much lower probability of […]
Read More ≫The Chase Home to Partner with Genoa Healthcare
Managing medications and prescriptions is a complicated process at The Chase Home, which is home to as many as 15 at-risk youth at one time. This process is about to become much easier for staff at The Chase Home, however, as it will soon partner with Genoa Healthcare. “Genoa will deliver medications to us every […]
Read More ≫Independent Living Program Helps Older Youth Transition to Adulthood
Formerly offered through the Residential Treatment Services (RTS) program, The Chase Home’s Independent Living Program (ILP) is now accepting direct referrals from outside agencies and the state of NH, an important development according to staff. “ILP was something we offered to youth aging out of the system without adequate support to live on their own, […]
Read More ≫The Chase Home Receives CARF 3-Year Accreditation
CARF International announced that The Chase Home has been accredited for a period of three years for its Residential Treatment Services (RTS) program and Independent Living Program (ILP). It is the first accreditation that the international accrediting body, CARF, has given to The Chase Home, which serves at-risk youth annually through prevention, early intervention, residential, […]
Read More ≫The Chase Home receives $10,000 Giving Tuesday Grant from The Rite Aid Foundation
The Rite Aid Foundation has generously awarded The Chase Home a $10,000 grant as part of its 2021 Giving Tuesday grant award. The grant will support programs and services offered both at The Chase Home and in the community. “This grant award will support everything from clinical therapy and life-skill training to vocational supports and […]
Read More ≫Local businesses launch Clothes for Kids Chase Home Fundraiser
Since opening in 2018, The Groomsmith has held holiday fundraisers to benefit children served by The Chase Home, a tradition expanded this year to include J.Hilburn and Seacoast Cars & Coffee. “It’s been exciting to work with the guys for such a great cause,” noted J.Hilburn Stylist Bill MacDonald, who has been involved in every […]
Read More ≫Bathroom Project Completed at The Chase Home
Recently, new bathrooms were installed at The Chase Home, a project with an additional quoted cost of $400,000 that was completed for substantially less. “The final cost was $230,000 thanks to Ricci Construction, Co., who managed the project and was able to complete it at cost,” said Meme Wheeler, executive director at The Chase Home. […]
Read More ≫Grand Opening of Tuscan Market to benefit The Chase Home
On Monday, July 1, Tuscan Market will open in downtown Portsmouth with 10% of the day’s proceeds to benefit The Chase Home. Founded in 1877, The Chase Home serves more than 140 at-risk youth annually statewide through prevention, early intervention, residential and community-based programs. Some youth are served in the community while others live at […]
Read More ≫The Chase Home Receives $1,000 from Sprague Energy
Working with at-risk youth and their families in Portsmouth and throughout the state, The Chase Home recently received $1,000 from Sprague Energy to support its Seacoast Community Diversion Program (SCDP). Serving nearly 50 youth, 11 to 17, and their families in the past fiscal year, SCDP works with youth and families struggling with complex issues, […]
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