Celebrating 50 Years with Second Start!

Welcome to Second Start

Where We Began

First Start Children's Center

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Teen Services

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Adult Literacy and HiSET

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Programs

For CHILDREN

For Children

For TEENS

For Adolescents

For ADULTS

For Adults

Driving School

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Giving Tuesday

Dec 1, 2024

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You have helped our family with what is possibly the hardest job around. You have devoted your time, energy and compassion not only to our children, but to others. It takes a special type of individual to be able to do this, and I must say you have all done it well. It’s not easy to leave your children in someone else’s care for the whole work day, but knowing that they were in able hands made leaving them easier.

First Start Family

Time and time again you all had my son’s back right along with me and for that I’m incredibly grateful. You saw him as an individual and recognized he learns differently, you adjusted to suit his needs and he thrived at Second Start. You made learning fun, you all genuinely care about your students, want to see them succeed and it shows in a huge way!
Alternative High School Parent

The teachers and staff were amazing and welcomed all with open arms. They go above and beyond for their students no matter what age you are or what your learning ability is. The teachers and staff helped me achieve a big goal, my goal of receiving my HiSET. I consider this program not only a life saver but a life changer! 
ABE Student

I was inspired by my classmates and my teacher, they were very encouraging. Now I am independent, it is a nice feeling when you are on the road.
Driving Student

Our Mission & Vision

Second Start is a private non-profit educational organization located in Concord, New Hampshire since 1971. Second Start offers a wide variety of programs designed to improve the economic and educational well-being of New Hampshire residents.

Our mission is to help people become more productive workers, family members and community citizens. We provide supportive, affordable and effective educational programs, including: adult basic education, job training and career counseling, education and training for at-risk youth, and child care services.

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First Start Children’s Center
(603) 228-1341

Teen Programs:
(603) 225-3318 

Adult Programs:
(603) 228-1341

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