Crotched Mountain Foundation has approved a new round of partnership awards to New Hampshire schools in low-income communities to improve education and opportunities for kids with autism and other disabilities. The CMF Kids program announcement brings the total three-year investment in New Hampshire special education to over $3 million.
The following communities and their representative school districts have been selected as this round’s CMF Kids partners:
Berlin – $190K
Providing an inclusive/accessible developmental preschool playground, as well as upgrades to life skills programs for elementary, middle, and high school students.
White Mountain School District – $150K
To build/train staff capacity to educate kids with developmental disabilities including autism.
Littleton – $300K
Purchasing a van for Special Education to provide vocational training and community experiences. Supporting a two-year Special Education teaching residency for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.
Newport – $300K
For teacher and administrator special education professional development, including coaching and mentorship for school leadership.
“Throughout our history, Crotched Mountain Foundation has focused on making a real and lasting difference in the lives of people of all abilities,” said Ned Olney, President and CEO of Crotched Mountain Foundation. “With CMF Kids, we are partnering with New Hampshire schools to strengthen the outcomes of their special education programs. Thanks to our donors, staff, and partners, we are helping children with autism and other disabilities live, learn, and thrive in the community.”
To learn more about CMF Kids please visit cmfkids.org.
