Join Kayla & Heidi for some fun tomorrow with some outdoor tie dye!
Prepare to get messy! We have an assortment of white shirts, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Snacks provided. Goldfish & strawberries! 🍓😋
🚨This is the last Saturday Morning Playgroup until September 2024 🚨
10-11:30 a.m on the playground! 🛝☀️🌈
We are ready to serve a glorious breakfast to benefit the Aldrich Public Library this Saturday from 7:30 - 10 am! Tickets at the library - $10 in advance, or $12 at the door. Beautiful weather, community gathering & great eating for a fabulous cause!
The Family Center received an assortment of infant knitted hats in shades of pink and blue. Cooler weather will be coming eventually so if someone knows they will have a need for one, stop by the Community Outreach Building.
The Vermont Foodbank's VeggieVanGo mobile food pantry will offer drive-up distribution at the Barre Auditorium on Friday, July 26, from 9 to 10:30 am.
Community members are invited to enter the parking lot, remain in their cars, and follow volunteer instructions regarding pickup.
Thanks so much to our friends at the Vermont Foodbank for making this month's VeggieVanGo happen for our community!
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The Vermont Foodbank's VeggieVanGo mobile food pantry will offer drive-up distribution at the Barre Auditorium on Friday, July 26, from 9 to 10:30 am. Community members are invited to enter the parking lot, remain in their cars, and follow volunteer instructions regarding pickup. Thanks so much to our friends at the Vermont Foodbank for making this month's VeggieVanGo happen for our community!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Are you pregnant or postpartum and in recovery from substance abuse? Or considering recovery? Turning Point Center of Central Vermont is a great local resource. Their Women's Group (on Thursdays from 11:30am-12:30pm) is a safe place to gather with others facing common issues. Through sharing experiences, you'll be able to give and/or receive support, encouragement and comfort with other group members.
Changes are coming to the WIC food packages, offering more flexibility!
Learn more at WICworks.FNS.USDA.gov
#WICFoodPackage #VTWIC #GiveWIC
From Montpelier FPF:
Water Restored Barre St Montpelier - No Boil Water from Jasmine Boyce • Project Assistant, Department of Public Works, Montpelier
Announcement
WATER RESTORED - NO BOIL WATER
Department of Public Works has repaired the water main break at the intersection of Barre Street and Main Street. Water has been restored and there is NO boil water issued.
In the event you experience dirty water, leave a cold-water faucet running until the line clears.
💥Tonight is Dads and Kids Playgroup!💥
‼️☀️this is the last Dads and Kids Playgroup until September!☀️‼️
5-6:30 P.M. at our Early Childhood Building - dinner is included and will be delicious! 🛝
Made by our very own Chef Ms. Andrea!
On tonight’s menu: Chicken Lo Mein 🍽️🥘
From the Office of the Health Care Advocate regarding the Health Insurance Rate Review Public Comment Process.
The cost of insurance threatens to limit Vermonter’s access care and has a significant impact on individuals and small businesses.
BCBSVT and MVP have requested double digit premium rate increases for 2025. It’s vital to share stories about insurance affordability and how it can limit access to care with the Green Mountain Care Board so we can encourage them to act. Vermonters can submit a public comment until July 27th.
Proposed Rate Increase:
The cost of health insurance is likely to go up in January for roughly 54,259 Vermonters and small businesses who buy their insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont and MVP Health Care. How much the price goes up will be decided by the Green Mountain Care Board after the rate review hearings in July.
Public Comment:
Before the hearings in July, the Green Mountain Care Board needs to hear from Vermonters about how premium increases will affect their ability to access affordable health care for themselves and their families. Help encourage those in your network that would be impacted by this change to submit a public comment so that their voices can be heard in this process!
How You Can Help:
Please share information about the rate review public comment process over social media or any other way you communicate with your members. We have attached a flyer that can aid in this effort.
• We invite you to share our Facebook post on this topic.
If anyone you know needs assistance submitting a public comment, or wants individual advice related to health insurance or access to care issues, contact the Office of the Health Care Advocate’s HelpLine at 1-800-917-7787 or visit www.vtlawhelp.org/health.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions related to rate review, or if you would like to touch base about the work of our office.
I’m happy to schedule a time to meet and speak further if you have questions about this process or would like to discuss further collaboration. Thanks for your time!
On Behalf Of [email protected]
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
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