Ayotte nominates Education Department official to replace Sanchez as child advocate

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 764

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Cassandra Sanchez, who has served as New Hampshire’s child advocate since 2022, is being replaced, Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced Tuesday.

As child advocate, Sanchez is the state’s official youth-focused watchdog, overseeing the state’s child welfare, juvenile justice, and youth care systems, and advocating for the best interests of children in the state.

Sanchez told the Bulletin Tuesday she received a call from the governor’s chief of staff late Monday informing her the state was moving …

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