New Hampshire child advocate exiting role July 24

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 935

Last Updated: 1 day, 9 hours ago


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Cassandra Sanchez, who has served as New Hampshire’s child advocate since 2022, said she will exit the role on July 24.

Sanchez has been on holdover status since January, when Gov. Kelly Ayotte decided she wouldn’t reappoint her for a second term. The Office of the Child Advocate was established in 2018 as an independent office to serve as a watchdog over youth-focused state systems like foster care and juvenile justice facilities and advocate …

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