The Family Center would like to share the following public service announcement:
In-school learning, hybrid learning, homeschooling… How are your kids heading back to school this fall? With a lot of unknowns and decisions to make for the school year, take managing your food budget off the list. Find out if your family qualifies for #3SquaresVT at #vermontfoodhelp.org.
30% of households receiving 3SquaresVT benefits have children. During the pandemic the rate of child food insecurity in VT has gone up 60%.
Without the increased unemployment benefits, many people may now qualify for food assistance with 3SquaresVT. Find out if you’re eligible at vermontfoodhelp.org.
Did you know that you’ve already paid for your 3SquaresVT benefits? When you receive benefits it doesn’t take away from others.
The Family Center would like to share the following announcement from Montpelier FPF:
Free Produce Friday at Bethany Church
Rachel Lever • Court Street, Montpelier
Bethany Church will be giving away free dairy, produce and bread on the front steps Friday, September 25, 12:30-1:00 p.m.
The produce this week will be basil, carrots, potatoes and much more. Extras will including a variety of Red Hen bread and eggs.
Pleas remember to bring your own bag.
This event is open to EVERYONE regardless of income (or anything else). You will not be asked to provide any personal information.
We are first come, first serve and please no early birds as we need time to set up undisturbed.
MASKS (worn properly) are REQUIRED. Please remember to keep 6 feet apart in line.
Thank you!
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The Family Center would like to share the following:
Michelle is a parent who rebuilt her life after escaping a violent relationship and fighting to keep her kids. She launched her own successful business, working up to 60 hours a week to provide for her family. Then, the pandemic hit. Michelle has found relief through 3SquaresVT. See if you qualify for food assistance at #vermontfoodhelp.org or text ‘VFBSNAP’ to 85511
”We're strong people. With all the hours we put in, we shouldn’t even have to flinch or worry when a crisis comes up that our families would have to be homeless or possibly not fed.” - Michelle, 3SquaresVT recipient. Text ‘VFBSNAP’ to 85511 to see if you qualify for a boost in your food budget through 3SquaresVT.
We are rapidly approaching the conclusion of 2020 Census field operations and still need your help in reminding family, friends, members, and constituents that it's not too late to respond.
Current Status of Census Reporting in Vermont as of September 21st
Self-reporting 60% (2010 60.3%)
Enumeration 38.3%
Total Enumerated 98.3%
US Census Bureau website www.2020census.gov/en/response-rates/nrfu.html
The Family Center would like to share the following post from Good Beginnings:
The Family Connectivity Project
Keeping families connected during the pandemic...
Since the stay-at-home order took effect in March, the Coronavirus crisis has laid bare the fact that for many families, internet access is a necessity, not a luxury. Overnight, a device and an internet connection was needed to access medical care, therapy sessions, early intervention services - or just to maintain contact with family members, beloved care providers, and friends.
Help is available! If your family, or a family you know, is worried about accessing vital services if we experience another shutdown this winter, the goodbeginningscentralvt.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f61e5d4b3c7b278f81b73c404&id=338129ec2... wants to hear from you. We may be able to help with phone or internet bill payments, obtaining an internet-enabled device, or options for improving your high speed internet service of cell phone services.
If you know of a family who could benefit from this assistance, please encourage them to fill out this online referral form at goodbeginningscentralvt.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f61e5d4b3c7b278f81b73c404&id=dab89e3dd.... A member of the Family Connectivity Project will be in touch to identify the family's needs and next steps.
The Family Connectivity Project is a collaboration of Building Bright Futures, the Green Mountain United Way, The Family Center of Washington County, Good Beginnings of Central Vermont, and rbTech. Our goal is to ensure that families with children 0 to 5 can access virtual or phone-in services from community service providers during this COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, we aim to help families with barriers to access that result from poor internet or cell service or lack of a device or other appropriate technology.
Learn more about volunteering for this project or how you can make a device donation.
Make a referral to the Family Connectivity Project
Thank you to all of the partners working together to help families get connected!
goodbeginningscentralvt.us14.list-manage.com
The Family Connectivity Project is available to support Central Vermont families with children prenatal to 5 who are having difficulty accessing vital services due to connectivity barriers. If you kno...The Family Center would like to share the following:
As you surely know, the timeline to complete the Census has been shortened to September 30th. We are not doing that great compared to other states 2020.mapvt.com/. It is critical that we encourage everyone to respond, so our community gets its fair share of funding for essential services and representation. Please complete the census before the deadline of September 30th. Thank you!
Census tutorials in different languages
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCM0XrSynFw&list=PLewV-zKXDZkiAT8Tp96NysEoq3dDEMi7L
Family Center of Washington County Vermont updated their business hours.
The Family Center would like to share the following post from FPF:
Free Produce Friday at Bethany Church
Rachel Lever • Court Street, Montpelier
Bethany Church will be giving away free dairy, produce and bread on the front steps Friday, September 18, 12:30-1:00 p.m.
The produce this week will be parsley, basil, carrots, potatoes, kale, red peppers, corn, cucumbers, beets & beet greens, and extras including sliced Red Hen bread, eggs, and a limited amount of cheese.
We are OUT of plastic bags now- so please bring your own bags.
This event is open to EVERYONE regardless of income (or anything else). You will not be asked to provide any personal information.
We are first come, first serve and please no early birds as we need time to set up undisturbed.
MASKS (worn properly) are REQUIRED
Thank you!
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FCWC Playgroups – Download Playgroup Schedules
2019-2020 Playgroup Schedules
- Barre PG 2019-2020 (click to open) – CANCELLED
- DPG Flier 2019-2020 (click to open) – CANCELLED
- Saturday Morning Playgroup 2019-2020 (click to open) – CANCELLED
- Montpelier PG Flier 2019-20 – CANCELLED
- Northfield Playgroup 2019-2020 – (click to open) – CANCELLED
- Waitsfield Playgroup 2019-2020 – (click to open) – CANCELLED
- Central VT Playgroup Schedule 2019 – 2020 – (click to open) – CANCELLED
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- Deep Breathing Flier – Begins May 8, 2020 (click to open)
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