NH child protection services get failing grades in federal review

CONCORD — A review of New Hampshire’s child protective services conducted by federal officials concludes the state still has a long way to go in protecting children from abuse.

After reviewing 65 cases in process at Manchester, Concord and Seacoast offices of the Division for Children, Youth and Families in April, officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services say the state is failing in all seven outcomes considered essential to an effective child welfare system.