The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavours, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.

http://www.state.nh.us/nhsl/frc/index.html

What is the Family Resource Connection?

The Family Resource Connection is a special library program and clearinghouse of information of the New Hampshire State Library.  Its purpose is to collect and make available to New Hampshire residents current and useful information on all aspects of caring for, educating, and raising healthy children, especially young children with special needs.

What services does the Family Resource Connection provide?

The Family Resource Connection is a library and will loan materials through the mail to any NH resident on subjects pertaining to children.  Books and videos are mailed upon request, along with an enclosed postage-paid return mailer.

The Family Resource Connection also provides a research service.  Reference librarians will do internet and database searches on any subject related to children.  The program also has extensive subject and organization files, as well as a clearinghouse of information on  programs and agencies that assist families with children.

The Family Resource Connection also maintains a website at www.state.nh.us/nhsl/frc that includes titles of available books and videos in the lending library; an online Directory of Children's Services; and a Family & Youth Development Calendar.