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Does anyone know who the dog belongs to?UPDATE 2:35 PM: She’s been reunited with her humans!

This majestic creature was found wandering in the area of Sherwood Drive and Robinhood Circle with no collar or tags.

Please give us a call at (802) 223-3445 if you can assist us with getting this beautiful girl home.
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Does anyone know who the dog belongs to?

I am incredibly proud to be a small part of this work by offering my voice to the common yet devastating stories I see each day through my work. This film is worth your time and will shine a new light on the struggles and stoic nature of the human spirit we either know personally or walk alongside. See it, feel it. #justgettingby #womenfilmmakers #liveunited vtdigger.org/2024/03/17/new-film-puts-a-human-face-on-vermonters-who-are-just-getting-by/ ... See MoreSee Less

What a beautiful day to head to the Family Center for Dads & Kids playgroup! ☀️

Join David & Kyle tonight in our Early Childhood Building (the upper building) from 5-6:30 to play, meet new caregivers & build community connections.

Spaghetti and meatballs are being prepared right now for dinner. Thank you, Chef Ms. Andrea! 🍝
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What a beautiful day to head to the Family Center for Dads & Kids playgroup! ☀️ 

Join David & Kyle tonight in our Early Childhood Building (the upper building) from 5-6:30 to play, meet new caregivers & build community connections. 

Spaghetti and meatballs are being prepared right now for dinner. Thank you, Chef Ms. Andrea! 🍝Image attachment

BBOP Playgroup is happening soon at The Children's Room in Waterbury! 🥳

10-11A.M
47 Stowe Street Waterbury Village
🚨Please see the attached flyer for more information, and the attached information regarding parking and visitor information! 🚨

We would love to see you there!
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BBOP Playgroup is happening soon at The Childrens Room in Waterbury! 🥳

10-11A.M 
47 Stowe Street Waterbury Village 
🚨Please see the attached flyer for more information, and the attached information regarding parking and visitor information! 🚨

We would love to see you there!Image attachment

What a fabulous time today at our Barre City Playgroup! We had 40 people in attendance on this beautiful day at the Aldrich Library. We played with potato heads, had a picnic, and enjoyed some playtime in our cozy space.

We ended with a circle time of our favorite songs and read “Duck on a Bike.”

Thank you all for coming out & playing! 💜
Missed us this week? Join us next Wednesday from 10-11am in the Milne Room (ring the bell at the back door and we will let you in)
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What a fabulous time today at our Barre City Playgroup! We had 40 people in attendance on this beautiful day at the Aldrich Library. We played with potato heads, had a picnic, and enjoyed some playtime in our cozy space. 

We ended with a circle time of our favorite songs and read “Duck on a Bike.” 

Thank you all for coming out & playing! 💜
Missed us this week? Join us next Wednesday from 10-11am in the Milne Room (ring the bell at the back door and we will let you in)

Comment on Facebook What a fabulous time...

What a great turnout!

Hannah Wells you and the girls representing playgroup 😍

Amazing!

Barre City Playgroup is happening today at the Aldrich library in the Milne Room!

See you soon!
10 A.M. - 11 A.M.
Snacks, community connection, conversation, and fun! 📚💜✨
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Barre City Playgroup is happening today at the Aldrich library in the Milne Room! 

See you soon! 
10 A.M. - 11 A.M. 
Snacks, community connection, conversation, and fun! 📚💜✨

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Sharing a flood recovery resource for MDRN (Montpelier Disaster Recovery Network), a newly formed long-term recovery group dedicated to supporting Montpelier households/residents impacted by the July and December floods. ... See MoreSee Less

Sharing a flood recovery resource for MDRN (Montpelier Disaster Recovery Network), a newly formed long-term recovery group dedicated to supporting Montpelier households/residents impacted by the July and December floods.

In collaboration with Head Start Home Visiting, we are proud to announce that we will be offering a new Parents as Teachers Playgroup monthly here at the Family Center in the Community Room of the Early Childhood Building!

Our first playgroup will be Monday, March 18 from 10-11:30. Snacks will be provided, and we are asking for an RSVP to David so we can best estimate the need for snacks.

You can reach David at (802) 262-3292 ext 127
Or [email protected]
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In collaboration with Head Start Home Visiting, we are proud to announce that we will be offering a new Parents as Teachers Playgroup monthly here at the Family Center in the Community Room of the Early Childhood Building!

Our first playgroup will be Monday, March 18 from 10-11:30. Snacks will be provided, and we are asking for an RSVP to David so we can best estimate the need for snacks. 

You can reach David at (802) 262-3292 ext 127
Or davidh@fcwcvt.org
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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.

 

 

 

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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