New Hampshire Youth Development Center Claims Administration and Settlement Fund
John T. Broderick, Jr., Administrator

About the New Hampshire Youth Development Center Claims Administration and Settlement Fund:

On May 27, 2022 the N.H. Legislature adopted RSA 21 M:11-a, establishing the Youth Development Center Claims Administration and Settlement Fund. This YDC Fund and statute is in place to fairly evaluate and provide compensation for survivors’ claims of sexual and other abuse experienced at YDC facilities. The administrative claims process is designed in a trauma informed, victim-centered manner.

Any former resident of a New Hampshire youth development center who was personally subjected to sexual abuse and or other abuse as defined by the statute may file an administrative claim. This website provides information materials to explain who is eligible for compensation under the Fund and what information is required to evaluate a claim.

Administrator John T. Broderick, Jr. serves as a neutral participant to independently evaluate claims and provides a final decision letter. He does not represent the YDC.

Participation by a former YDC resident in the administrative claims process is voluntary and any former YDC resident who elects not to participate retains the right to pursue a claim in a judicial or other forum.

Deadline for filing a claim: 

To be accepted and reviewed, your claim must be submitted no later than June 30, 2025. All claims must be filed with the NH YDC Claims Administration and Settlement Fund electronically by using the Claim Management System available on this page.

Letters from the Administrator and Bulletin

Additional information related to the Claims Process