Meet the individuals who make up The Council for Thriving Children.
Learn about our vision, and strategies to improve the welfare of children and families in New Hampshire.
Join upcoming Council meetings and plan ahead through our public agendas.
Stay up-to-date by reviewing past meeting agendas.
Explore slides, notes and recordings from our past meetings.
Look at New Hampshire data and initiatives to address child and family well-being.
Find up-to-date research to inform policy and practice here.
Rich Lavers has been with the state since 2010, first as an attorney with Employment Security and since 2013 as the Deputy Commissioner. Prior to joining the state he was an attorney in private practice. Rich lives with his wife in Hopkinton with their two children.