News & Events
đ Week of the Young Child | April 11â17 đ
Join us in celebrating the Week of the Young Childâa special time dedicated to recognizing the needs of children from birth through age 8, their families, and the incredible early childhood educators who support them every day. đ
This week shines a light on the importance of high-quality early learning, supportive services, and strong policies that help children grow, learn, and thrive. When we invest in young children, weâre investing in a brighter future for all. đąâ¨
Stay tunedâmore details on how weâll be celebrating throughout the week are coming soon! đ
Letâs come together to celebrate, advocate, and uplift the voices of our youngest learners and those who care for them!
đ˘ Sharing from Dad Guild! "Dads helping dads be dads"
Their April âMonthly Fiveâ is out now with upcoming events, parenting workshops, and support for new dads. Lots of great opportunities for families this Spring! đą
đ Check it out and learn more: dadguild.org
Join us at the Family Center of Washington County for our next Caregivers Corner đ
This upcoming session, led by Becky Coleman, MSW, will focus on something so many of us need but donât always get support around: parent self-regulation. Learn practical ways to manage your emotions so you can show up more calmly and confidently for your kids, and yourself.
đ April 14, 2026
â° 5:30â6:30 PM
đ ECP Community Room
This is a free, welcoming space for caregivers to connect, learn, and grow together. Snacks and materials are provided!
⨠Whether you joined us last time or are new, weâd love to see you thereâcome build skills, share experiences, and leave feeling supported.
đŠ Reserve your spot: [email protected]
â ď¸ Limited space available.
đ FREE Medical Clinic at Kellogg Hubbard Library đ
Starting May 6, 2026, join the team on the first Wednesday of every month from 3â5 PM for a free community clinic open to anyone in need!
The team offers compassionate, patient-centered support, including:
âď¸ Mental health & recovery referrals
âď¸ Help navigating resources like food support, housing & social services
âď¸ Basic wound care
âď¸ Vaccinations
âď¸ Vitals monitoring
⨠No insurance needed. No prescriptions filled onsite.
đ135 Main St, Montpelier, VT
đ 802-479-1229
đ www.phwcvt.org
Spread the word and help us support our community!
Comment on Facebook đ FREE Medical ...
Is there any help for people who don’t have a primary care provider because they haven’t been able to get one anywhere? No one is accepting new patients. It’s very problematic when someone has real health concerns and cannot get help without having a pcp even though they have insurance.
đ˘ Sharing an important opportunity for Vermontâs early childhood educators!
If you work in child care, Pre-K, Head Start, or Kindergarten, consider taking a few minutes to complete this survey for the Vermont ECE Workforce Compensation Study. Your input can help move early childhood educators in Vermont toward pay parity across the field.
đ Quick (10 minutes or less)
đ Chance to win one of 50 $15 gift cards
Please take a moment to participateâand feel free to share with others in the field! đ
đ˛ Scan the QR code below to get started
Check out what People's Health & Wellness Clinic is offering! Free medical clinics at the Kellogg Hubbard Library in Montpelier on the first Wednesday of each month from 3pm - 5pm starting May 6, 2026. đ
â ď¸ Road Closure Notice - Crosstown Road â ď¸
Foster, Kinship and Adoptive families! đ¤đ¤đ¤
Mark your calendars for the annual foster, kinship and adoptive parentâs conference - Saturday, May 9th at the Lake Morey Resort.
There is an exciting schedule that will include training, celebration, and delicious food.
You may email Carrie Deem: [email protected] for questions and information.
Dinner tonight? Come share it with us. đđ˝ď¸
Take the night off from cooking and join us for a warm, welcoming evening with the kidsâgood food, easy conversation, and plenty of playtime to go around.
đ¨âđ§âđŚ Dads & Kids Playgroup
đ 5:00â6:30 PM
đ Early Childhood Building (383 Sherwood Drive, Montpelier, VT)
đ˝ Tonight's Dinner Menu: White Lasagna (Chicken & Spinach) â creamy, comforting, and made to be enjoyed together. With a little dose of extra love from Chef Ms. Andrea. đ
A big thank you to our wonderful hosts David & Steve for bringing everyone together! đ
Whether youâre coming for the meal, the community, or just a chance to relaxâyouâll fit right in.
Just bring yourselves, the kids, and an appetite. Weâd love to see you there! đ¤Š
FCWC Playgroup Schedules
- Wednesdays at the Aldrich Public Library in Barre from 10:00-11:00 am
- Thursdays at the Family Center in Montpelier or The Children’s Room in Waterbury from 10:00-11:00 am
- Thursdays at the Family Center in Montpelier from 5:00-6:30 pm
- Saturdays at the Family Center in Montpelier from 10:00-11:30 am
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Support Group for Women in Recovery
Contact [email protected] to learn more!
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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–Â View their page to see the great programming available!Â
Contact [email protected] or 802-595-7953 for information. Donât forget to follow them on Facebook!
Check out other local events: https://www.goodbeginningscentralvt.org/events/
The Childrenâs Room â 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 whatâs 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 whatâs 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 MomentsÂŽ.
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 youâre 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 personâs 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!Â
Food Pantries via 2-1-1Â 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 –Â 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, homeownersâ association fees, property taxes and utilities.