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Our Women in Recovery Support Group in collaboration with Turning Point Center of Central Vermont is canceled for today due to the anticipated winter weather. ❄️
We hope you’ll join us next week. 💟
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THERE WILL BE NO BBOP PLAYGROUP Thursday, 2/6/25, at the United Church of Northfield due to the anticipated weather.
Please stay safe & we hope to see you next week!
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A huge thank you to all the families that came out to play last Saturday at St. Monica - St. Michael School for Dabble Day!

We had so much fun playing, riding bikes, and racing Rody’s! We also had a blast dancing to Rockin' Ron the Friendly Pirate’s songs! 🏴‍☠️

Thank you Central Vermont Success by Six for thiAldrich Public Librarynk you Ian at the Aldrich Public Library for helping coordinate all the fun!

Thank you Team FCWC - Kayla & Heidi for hosting Saturday Morning Playgroup on the go! 🫶🏼
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❄️ ❄️ ❄️ In anticipation of the weather forecast for tomorrow, 2/6/25, we are canceling Dads and Kids Playgroup.

The safety and well being of the children and their families is our top priority.

We apologize for any inconvenience, and we hope you’ll join us next week! ❄️❄️❄️
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❄️ ❄️ ❄️ In anticipation of the weather forecast for tomorrow, 2/6/25, we are canceling Dads and Kids Playgroup. 

The safety and well being of the children and their families is our top priority. 

We apologize for any inconvenience, and we hope you’ll join us next week! ❄️❄️❄️

The Kids Trade & Play is on for this weekend in Montpelier!🎈Happy February 2025 🎈
♥️Kids Trade and Play
🌈What will you donate?
🌈What do you need?
☀️Find it or Give it away At:
🎈 The Kids Trade AND PLAY🎈
🌈Saturday, February 8th
🌈9:30am to 11:30am
☀️dear Community~
The Kids Trade & Play welcomes families the second Saturday of the month.
☀️Held and Sponsored by the
Capital City Grange
🌈cost: $5/family
Serving Newborn to Junior 10/14,
Women's, and Maternity.
♥️We accept CLEAN Stain and Rip Free Items ONLY-(If the items don't meet these requirements, we will ask you to take them home with you.)
♥️Donations are NOT necessary to attend.
♥️Donations do provide the cycle for this amazing community resource.
♥️They can be brought DURING the event, or by special arrangement-
♥️Thank you so much!
And see you at the
♥️Kids Trade and Play!
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The Kids Trade & Play is on for this weekend in Montpelier!

Moms Matter is tomorrow, February 4 ✨

We will be making Paper Bag Mini Scrapbooks again! 🤩

Using paper lunch bags, scrapbook paper, ribbons, and glue, you will create a 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" scrapbook that will have 3 pockets for storing photos, mementos, or small souvenirs.

All materials will be provided. All we need you to bring is some inspiration! Light refreshments available - Freshly brewed coffee, tea, muffins and snacks for the kids.

❄️Don’t forget to register for our next Cooking with Heart class where we will be making Homemade Cream Puffs on February 11. Registration is required by 4pm on 2/10. ❄️
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Happy Monday!
Sharing from our infant teacher, Kayla 💟

We have been busy in sunrise! Welcoming new babies into the classroom has been our favorite. Lots of art with the cold weather and being stuck inside. Our big kids are really growing into toddlers so many new words, intentional pretend play (especially with our babies dolls). Our attention to reading is growing more each day, we love books! Each day brings something new to learn and it’s better we get to share it with friends!
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🤸🏼‍♀️🚨Dont forget, Saturday Morning Playgroup is off site Saturday, February 1st! Find Kayla and Heidi at Dabble Day! •10a-12p • St. Monica - St. Michael School • 79 Summer Street, Barre🚨🤸🏼‍♀️

This annual program features free, fun and messy activities for children ages birth to six and their families. It’s an opportunity for families to explore and play together while gathering information about local childcare services, preschool programs, and health and community services. We’re excited to welcome back Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate to perform fun and educational songs for the kids! Every child takes home a FREE book!

We are so excited to be apart of this wonderful event!
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🤸🏼‍♀️🚨Dont forget, Saturday Morning Playgroup is off site Saturday, February 1st! Find Kayla and Heidi at Dabble Day! •10a-12p • St. Monica - St. Michael School • 79 Summer Street, Barre🚨🤸🏼‍♀️

This annual program features free, fun and messy activities for children ages birth to six and their families. It’s an opportunity for families to explore and play together while gathering information about local childcare services, preschool programs, and health and community services. We’re excited to welcome back Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate to perform fun and educational songs for the kids! Every child takes home a FREE book!

We are so excited to be apart of this wonderful event!

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Family Center of Washington County Vermont

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Fantastic photo! I remember that day!

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🌟Dads and Kids Playgroup is on for tonight! 🌟

Join David & Steve Thursday, January 30 from
5-6:30 P.M. in our Early Childhood Building - dinner is included and will be scrumptious! Made with love by our very own Chef Ms. Andrea!

In honor of yesterday being the Chinese New Year she is preparing a Chinese Dinner.

YUM! 😋 🍽️ 💟🧧🐍
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🌟Dads and Kids Playgroup is on for tonight! 🌟

Join David & Steve Thursday, January 30 from 
5-6:30 P.M. in our Early Childhood Building - dinner is included and will be scrumptious! Made with love by our very own Chef Ms. Andrea! 

In honor of yesterday being the Chinese New Year she is preparing a Chinese Dinner. 

YUM! 😋 🍽️ 💟🧧🐍
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            FCWC Playgroup Schedules

                                    2024 Playgroup Schedule

                     Wednesdays at the Aldrich Public Library

                                   in Barre from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

                                    

 

                                Saturdays at the Family Center

                                       in Montpelier from 10:00-11:30 a.m.   

                                       

                           

                                Thursdays at the Family Center

                                       in Montpelier from 5:00-6:30 p.m.

                                       

                       Thursdays at the Family Center in Montpelier or 

            The Children’s Room in Waterbury from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

                                           

                                                                                            

 Workshops for Parents & Caregivers 

          

Contact [email protected] to learn more!

 

Support Group for Women

 

 

         

 

 

 

RESOURCES

 

 

Good Resource for Families

 

Check out our local partners’ opportunities for families!

All Brains Belong VT is a non-profit primary care and community center in Montpelier. ABB uses an inclusive design model to offer flexible, customized ways of accessing medical care and community connection. Community center events for children, adults, and families are free and open to people of all ages, including those receiving primary care elsewhere. Check out their programming!

Prevent Child Abuse Vermont Family Support Programs The Circle of Parents Support Groups are ongoing! New  parenting classes at regular intervals! Check out the website! To enroll or join their wait list, please email [email protected].

Good Beginnings of Central Vermont– View their page to see the great programming available! 

Contact [email protected] or 802-595-7953 for information. Don’t forget to follow them on Facebook!

Check out other local events: https://www.goodbeginningscentralvt.org/events/

The Children’s Room The Children’s Room supports families with young children by providing a space to build an informal network of peers, access local resources, and the ability to visit a free, fun and safe place to socialize! See their Facebook page for updates!

See their calendar of events: http://www.childrensroomonline.org/calendar.html

 

Additional Resources:

Find Vermont Libraries | Department of LibrariesFind your local library and see what’s new for the fall for children and youth and their families!

How To Talk so Little Kids Will Listen Podcasts, parent education, and answers to reader questions!

Center on the Developing Child at Harvard abundant article, videos, podcasts and more!

American Academy of Pediatrics resources for health and more!

The AAP Parenting Website additional information specifically for parents, broken down by age groups.

Zero To Three videos and articles for parents of young children!

Vroom  Vroom believes all parents want what’s best for their children. So we joined with scientists, researchers, and parents to take the science out of the lab and put it in the hands of caregivers. Vroom provides science-based tips and tools to inspire families to turn shared, everyday moments into Brain Building Moments®.

Washington County Mental Health Services Provides services for all ages and provides supports to families through their Children, Youth & Family program. Children, Youth & Family Programs encompass a wide variety of office and community-based services, as well as school and home-based services for children and their families living with mental illness. Services are available to expectant mothers and parents up to and including youth who are 22 years of ageWCMH is available 24/7 at 802-229-0591 to help if you’re in crisis.

Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is a full service, not-for-profit Visiting Nurse Association committed to providing high quality, medically-necessary home health and hospice care to all central Vermonters, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. In addition, we promote the general welfare of all central Vermonters with health promotion, long term care, and maternal-and-child health services.

Help Me Grow Vermont The goal of Help Me Grow Vermont is to create strong families, which helps promote healthy child development, and ensure that all children reach their greatest potential.

Vermont Foodbank  find local resources and donate to help others.

Hunger Free Vermont  working to end the injustice of hunger and malnutrition for all Vermonters. Food resources for you! Advocacy opportunities. See this resource Stretch Your Budget with Vermont Food Programs

Vermont Everyone Eats  Vermont Everyone Eats has been contracted to continue services! 

Food Pantries via 2-1-1 The Vermont 2-1-1 database is updated on a regular basis. However, since information can change at any time it may be a good idea to telephone the service provider for details.

Vermont Home Owner Assistance Program – VHFA is now accepting applications for the Vermont Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP). Eligible Vermont homeowners will be awarded grants for the purpose of preventing home foreclosure and homeowner displacement. This can include assistance with overdue mortgage payments, homeowners’ association fees, property taxes and utilities.

 

 

 

2023 Family Center Newsletters

Dec. 21, 2023 December Delights

Nov. 28, 2023 Giving Tuesday

Oct. 17, 2023 Harvest Happenings

Sept. 22, 2023 Fantastic Fall

July 18, 2023 Summer Connections

June 21, 2013 Joyous June

May 15, 2023 May Messages & Happy Mothers Day

April 20, 2023 April Activities & Announcements

March 14, 2023  March Musings

February 21, 2023  February Feature

January 20, 2023  See What’s New in 2023

2022 Family Center Newsletters

December 15, 2022 December Delights!

November 29, 2022 GivingTuesday

November 16, 2022 Issue Thankful November!

October 19, 2022 Issue October Is Not Spooky!

September 22, 2022 Issue September News and Summer Catch Up!

June 15, 2022 Issue June Joys!

May 11, 2022 Issue May is Mental Health Awareness Month

April 13, 2022 Issue April Celebrations

March 9, 2022 Issue March Mud and Maple Syrup

February 9, 2022 Issue February Winter Wonderings and Happenings

January 12, 2022 Issue January New Beginnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2021 Family Center Newsletters

December 8, 2021: https://mailchi.mp/0a3502d52d80/december-gifts?e=076d6421b7

November 29, 2021: https://mailchi.mp/4c8fd9618820/family-center-winter-newsletter-19142312?e=076d6421b7

November 2021: https://mailchi.mp/b6e33a5ef482/giving-thanks-this-november?e=076d6421b7

October 2021: https://mailchi.mp/0cad9570e9c6/october-newsletter-nothing-scary-here?e=076d6421b7

September 2021: https://mailchi.mp/b55dd94ac7f2/help-us-keep-fellow-vermonters-and-their-babies-happy-and-healthy?e=076d6421b7

June 11, 2021: https://mailchi.mp/94172ccbdfb2/summer-fun-and-summer-safety-tips?e=076d6421b7

May 26, 2021: https://mailchi.mp/324638f2ca52/gardening-for-the-family?e=076d6421b7

May 11, 2021: https://mailchi.mp/cf82a9f8e148/hope-for-housing-drive-and-toddler-tips?e=076d6421b7

April 2021: https://mailchi.mp/f51228ef8cf8/parent-child-centers-are-making-a-difference?e=076d6421b7

April 2021: https://mailchi.mp/80d48aaf93ba/family-center-newsletter-19116644?e=076d6421b7

March 24, 2021: https://mailchi.mp/7fe2dfd85aa1/family-center-newsletter-18787328?e=076d6421b7

March 2021: https://mailchi.mp/a068a03505f7/family-center-newsletter-18785428?e=8decd80783

February 2021: https://mailchi.mp/8b7b0ee8a22f/family-center-winter-newsletter-18779660?e=076d6421b7

January 2021: https://mailchi.mp/33820336f7bd/family-center-summer-newsletter-18775632?e=076d6421b7