DOVER, N.H. —

As the government shutdown enters its second week, worries about financial strain are growing across New Hampshire.

Rep. Chris Pappas met Thursday in Dover with the Community Action Partnership of Strafford County to discuss uncertainty surrounding key federal programs.

The organization distributes federal funding that supports home heating assistance, housing aid and Head Start.

While money is available for now, there are concerns about what expenses will be reimbursed once the shutdown ends.

"I mean, if that's the case, if I know I'm getting paid for that work, I can get by. But if I'm not going to get reimbursed for that work, we're $2 million a month. How will I find $2 million a month for that work we have done and not been reimbursed?" said Betsey Andrews Parker, C

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