The Juvenile Diversion Program offers first-time juvenile offenders a way to make right whatever wrong they’ve done while by-passing court proceedings and a criminal record. The offending youths must admit their guilt to be accepted into the program and are given a contract of specific consequences to complete within a specified time frame.

Contracts of Consequences may included: performing community service, paying restitution, writing letters of apologies, writing research papers, completing drug and alcohol education courses, performing in home drug testing under parental supervision and complete counseling session.

The Juvenile Diversion Program operates under the jurisdiction of the New Hampshire Circuit Court, 9th circuit-Family Division-Goffstown and serves the towns of Goffstown, New Boston, Weare and Francestown.  Referrals to the program are made by the courts and jurisdictional police departments.

For more information about the Juvenile Diversion Program please contact Al Baines, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

VolunTEENS is a group of committed youths that volunteer their time to various agencies and organizations in the community. Volunteering helps build connections in the community and looks great on a job resume or college application. Nonrprofit agencies that can benefit from teen volunteers, whether it is for ongoing services or needing help with events, please call Karen to explore the benefits of teen volunteers.

If you are a teen who would like information about the volunteer opportunities in the greater Goffstown area contact Kristie Curtis, VolunTEENS Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

This program provides temporary foster care for juveniles who are in custody, but not under arrest. Attendants are called by area police departments when they have a juvenile in custody and no adult family member or guardian can take immediate care of the child. This may include a baby whose parents were injured in an auto accident or children whose parents are under arrest, or even run-away teenagers.

The Youth Forum continues to generate vital discussion on issues facing kids today. Monthly meetings continue to attract an average of 10 to 20 participants. Participants include high school youth, clergy, interested parents, town officials, mental health workers, youth advocacy groups, education, court representatives and law enforcement.

For more information please contact Al Baines, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it