Early Childhood Programs Resources |
Information on Childhood Diseases The Vermont Human Services presents: The Parent Page The Education Resources Information Center Parent to Parent of Vermont A network of support and information for families whose children have a chronic illness or disability, or a special need of any kind. Conference funding, respite and family support funds. (Will be called Vermont Family Network after July 2008) AAWARE Approaching Autism with Advocacy, Recovery and Education. Assistive Technology (AT) Program Autism Society of Vermont and Autism Information Center Working with organizations and agencies to further the interests of people with autism. Book and video library. Autism Support Daily Support to parents of children (all ages) with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Center on Disability and Community Inclusion Services/supports to individuals with developmental disailities, their families, schools and commuity organizations, interdisciplinary training, technical assistance, research, evaluation and dissemination of information. The Continence Project Child Development Division The Child Development Division is the state agency charged with improving the well being of Vermont's children by ensuring safe, accessible and quality services are available for every child. Child Development Clinic Child Development Clinic is for children (generally under age 8) who may have a developmental delay or disability. They provide developmental evaluation services, follow-up and referral to community services. This clinic is offered in Burlington, Barre, St. Johnsbury, Middlebury, Newport, Rutland, White River, Brattleboro and Bennington. Children with Special Health Needs Provides a large selection of services to children who have complex health conditions, birth to 21, and to their families. Disability Law Project Early Childhood Programs
St. Johnsbury area (802)748-4744
Early Head Start / Head Start Family, Infant and Toddler Project
Healthy Babies Hearing Outreach Project National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Vermont Public, education, advocacy and support by and for mental health consumers, practitioners and families of those with serious mental illness. Helpline, legislative/system advocacy and support groups Northeast Kingdom Community Action (NEKCA) Community action program serving Essex, Orleans and Caledonia counties with programs to strengthen families and improve the lives of citizens with low income
NEKCA Parent Child Center Resources and programs including: youth development and services, child care subsidy, help for single mothers to 24 years of age, teen center, outreach, anger management, crisis management, reach-up and many other servies. Northeast Kingdom Human Services Provides for outpatient counseling and psychiatric treatment for children and adults Orleans County Citizen Advocacy Building and supporting one-to-one relationships between community volunteers and individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages (in Orleans County only) Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, Inc. Provides a variety of services that include nursing, personal care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritional guidance, home health care, pediatric care, case management and medical social work services. Success by Six/Building Bright Futures Supporting families through communty activities, playgroups, parent education, referrals and more. Parenting classes available Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired Provides comprehensive support, training and services to visually impaired consumers of all ages. Vermont Center for Independent Living Provides information, referrals, peer and systems advocacy and direct services for individuals with disabilities. Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Provides icomprehensive educational and support services to deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights (VCDR) "Nothing about us without us." Advancing human and civil rights of people with disabilities to ensure full and equal participation in all aspets of communtty life and the political process. Vermont Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Training, information and support to families of children experiencing or at risk of emotional, behavioral or mental health challenges. Assists adults with disabilities to navigate systems for family support. Vermont Kin as Parents Committed to support relatives who are raising children and to educate the public and community partners about the joys and difficulties these families experience. Resources, information and support available Vermont I-Team Collaborative technical assistance to local educational or early intervention teams and school districts for students weth intensive educational needs. Consultationm, professional development and family support services. Vermont Legal Aide Assisting parents of children with disabilities with educational, housing and public benefit issues Vermont Parent Information Center Empowering parents, families, and children with special needs to become more effective advocates to improve the child's education and quality of life. Information, support and advocacy for children with special needs and their families. Workships, trainings and presentations available. (Will be called Vermont Family Nework after July 2008.) Vocational Rehabilitation The Wellness Center |