"The mission of the Chase Home for Children is to provide adolescents who are in need with a structured, caring, environment that recognizes, encourages and promotes self worth and fundamental skills. The primary goal of the Home is to build on the strengths, character, and spirit of each child."

Description:
The Chase Home for Children is a non-profit residential treatment facility for adolescents who are unable to live at home. The residents are provided with a safe and therapeutic environment that allows them to identify and acheive individual needs. This occurs through the attendence of local schools, individual, group, and family therapy, recreational activities, community service, and the development of independent living skills.

History:
The Chase Home began as an orphanage 130 years ago in Portsmouth. Over the years it has developed into a residential treatment facility with the change of needs in the Portsmouth community. Chase Home has helped thousands of children make positive changes in their lives and reunify with their families when appropriate.

Contact people:

Kathleen McDermott, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Mary Tarpey, Fiscal And Human Resource Administrator, (phone)

Address:

698 Middle Rd Portsmouth, NH 03801 (See a map)

Directions:

From south of Portsmouth: Route 95 North and go through the Hampton tolls. Take the first exit after tolls- exit #3. At the lights at the end of the ramp, take a right (onto Route 33 East). Follow. . . (more)

Miscellaneous Information

Name of Executive Director (or equivalent) if not listed above:
	Kathleen McDermott
Type of organization
	Nonprofit 501(c)3
Is your organization a Health and Human Service agency?
	Yes