Today October 22nd, our Cooking with Heart class is FULL! 🥳
You can still come play outside on the playground, or in the community room for playtime from 10a-12p!
We are hosting a candidates breakfast this morning, and we would love for you to join us to meet local representatives. Breakfast will be served at 9am.
Next week, Tuesday 10/29 we will be painting pumpkins during Mom’s Matter. No registration required. 🎃
The Count Down Is On! 🎳
✨Our 8th Annual Diaper Drive- Bowling for Bottoms is right around the corner!! ✨
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 1:00PM-3:00PM @ Twin City Lanes in Berlin.
Special thanks to our Sponsors- Union Bank, M&T Bank, North Countrt Credit Union, UVMMC/CVMC, rb Technologies, Vermont Mutual, Community Bank & Community National Bank 🍁 🍂 🍃
Diapers and wipes donations great appreciated!! All drop offs can be brought to the Family Center at 383 Sherwood Drive, Berlin 🌟
Reminder! 🚨
The NU Clothing Drop n Swap is this weekend!! 🥳
Collecting clothes and rags all day today and then the doors open TOMORROW, Sunday, Oct. 20 at 10a!
$1 entrance fee to get all the clothes you want!
Plumley Armory, Norwich University in Northfield.
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Tomorrow looks like it will start a little chilly which means it will be a perfect day to head on over to Saturday Morning Playgroup an have some indoor play time!
Kayla & Hailey host the fun at the Family Center of Washington County from 10-11:30.
Run, jump & climb in the gross motor room
Create a beautiful masterpiece, play in the sensory bin or dress-up like a superhero or fire fighter in the community room. Snacks are provided.
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✨8th Annual Diaper Drive and Bowling for Bottoms event ✨
Coming up Oct. 30th at Twin City Lanes!
Big THANK YOU to our Sponsors!! Union Bank, M&T Bank, UVMMC/CVMC, North Country Bank, Community Bank, Community National Bank, VT Mutual and rbTech!
Help us reach our donation goal- Diaper and wipes donations needed!! 🎃 🎳
Dads & Kids Playgroup’s dinner!
Hope to see you soon!
🌟Dads and Kids Playgroup is on for tonight! 🌟
Join David & Steve Thursday, October 17th 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!
The weather for this evening looks like it will be beautiful for some outdoor play on the playground, but warm indoor play is an option, too!
🛝 ☀️ 🤸🏻 🍂
The menu for tonight is pasta with meat sauce and vegetables. 🍝 😋
The 3rd annual Out Of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- Vermont is the morning of October 26 on the statehouse lawn.
What: Central VT Out of the Darkness – Suicide Prevention Walk
Who: You, your team, your organization!
When: 10/26/2024
Time: 9am-12pm
Where: State House Lawn115 State Street Montpelier, 05633 United States + Google Map
Website: Central Vermont Walk - Out of the Darkness - Facing Suicide (facingsuicidevt.com)
supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=register.start&eventID=10226
We have BBOP playgroup happening in two locations today, October 17th! 🤩
Here are the details:
The Early Intervention Team will host playgroup at the Family Center of Washington County at 383 Sherwood Drive in Montpelier from 10-11a in the Community Room!
Heidi will host playgroup at the United Church of Northfield at 58 S Main Street in Northfield from 10-11a.
No matter which location you come to, you’ll be sure to have fun!
Photos from Good Beginnings of Central VT's post
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 Libraries– Find 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 age. WCMH 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
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