New Hampshire child advocate position to become vacant, raising concerns about office capacity

New Hampshire's Child Advocate is leaving July 24, with no successor named, potentially leaving the office understaffed. The office, already reduced by budget cuts, will shrink from five to four employees. Governor Ayotte has not yet nominated a replacement for Cassandra Sanchez, whose term ended six months ago. The Office of the Child Advocate was established to oversee the state's child welfare system and investigate complaints, with its work crucial for improving protections for children in state care.