Roger Wood’s Podcast: NH Childcare Centers Finally Get Promised Checks

It took a year, but childcare centers in New Hampshire qualifying for state funds have finally received them. The legislature appropriated $15 million for hiring and retention help for childcare workers. The money was finally released after 287 child care executives wrote to the state Department of Health and Human Services requesting the distribution. Cora Hoppe, who runs the Rochester Child Care Center, spoke to podcast producer Roger Wood about the issues that the funds will help solve.

Cora-Lynn Hoppe

Cora-Lynn Hoppe of Rochester is the executive director of Rochester Child Care Center, a nonprofit child care center. The agency serves low to moderate-income families with center/site-based care for children ages six months to 12 years, with a total capacity of over 500 slots. Hoppe completed an MBA at New England College in 2020 while raising two thriving boys and works with advocacy groups such as New Futures, Momsrising, and Save the Children to be involved with policy change/development. Visit https://www.rochesterchildcare.org/ for more information.

Roger Wood is an award winning radio, podcast, newspaper and television journalist, with over 50 years of experience in the media.   Roger has spent his entire professional career in New Hampshire. Roger currently serves as associate publisher and podcast producer at InDepthNH.org.  In 2021 and 2022, he was recognized by the New Hampshire Press Association for his work in news podcasts. He is the 2022 winner of the NHPA lifetime achievement award. Prior to that he was honored for his work in broadcast radio news and public affairs. He has produced news and special feature reports for InDepthNH, New Hampshire Public Radio, NPR, and other public and commercial radio stations.  He also has produced spot news for CBS Radio. He has produced and narrated some 50 audiobooks and has written three novels.  Roger has also moderated political forums for Seacoast Area Chambers of Commerce in Senate, gubernatorial and congressional races. He has also facilitated public policy discussions locally and statewide.  He has three adult children and four grandchildren. Roger and his wife Elaine, reside in Portsmouth.with their cat Maura.

Roger Wood

Associate publisher

Podcast Producer

Indepthnh.org

603-502-0032

Alternate email: rwood@indepthnh.org

Roger Wood

Associate publisher

Podcast Producer

Indepthnh.org