Drop-In Programs
Crawlers, Waddlers and Toddlers
Mondays 10-12
Baby Room
Ages: 0-36 months
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Connect with other caregivers of children ages 0-36 months at this a drop-in playgroup.
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Family Play
Thursdays 9-12
from October to Mid-May
Big Room and Baby Room
Ages: 0-5
Come to The Family Room for community building, social connections and fun learning opportunities for your children ages 0-5.
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Family Play at the Garden
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Tuesday / Thursday 9-12
from Mid-May to September.
Ethan Allen Homestead
Families Welcome
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Join us in the summer at Ethan Allen Homestead Community Gardens for an outdoor extension of Family Play for children and caregivers.
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Early Months (Baby Massage)
Wednesdays 10:30-12:00
Ages: until they are old enough to crawl away.
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A soothing environment to learn and practice massage techniques for babies. Drop-in.
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Dads Night
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Tuesdays 4-7:00
Big Room
Ages: 0-7
A drop-in playgroup and dinner for dads and their kids ages 0-7.
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Dads Drop-In
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Wednesdays 9:30-12:30
2nd Floor - Room 219
Ages: 0-7
A drop-in program for Dads and their kids ages 0-7 to connect with other dads or get support from staff while enjoying coffee and snacks.
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Parents of Teens Support
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First and Third Tuesdays
Support group for parents of teenagers.
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Enrolled Programs
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Building Strong Families Clinic
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Offered By Appointment
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The clinic is designed to give parents and children of immigrant families a comfortable and secure place to be their authentic selves with health care providers. The clinic also provides interpreting services and connects families to community support resources and to other parents in their neighborhood.
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Family Support and Home Visiting
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Offered By Appointment
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Staff accompany families as they navigate the challenges of modern parenting. Families get information on child development, access concrete supports and services, and receive emotional support as needed.
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Healthy Families From the Start Home Visiting
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Offered By Appointment
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Using evidence-based birth and parenting information, Healthy Families from the Start offers relationship based support and education through in-person and remote one-on-one visits and group gatherings. While partnering with other community mental health and support services, we will help to facilitate a continuum of care during the early months with a new baby.
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Super Group
Mondays 4:30-6:30 Second and Fourth Monday of the Month
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Group holds space for connections, sharing experiences, peer support and play! This group is especially designed for families that have children with autism.
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Moms Support Group
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Tuesdays 9:45-11:45
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A safe and supportive place for moms to gather, share, and connect while their children play.
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Dads Matter
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Offered By Appointment
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Individualized case management to help fathers work towards goals around parenting, getting basic needs met, and navigating systems.
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Preschool
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September - June
(follows BSD calendar)
Ages: 3-5
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A 5-star community preschool for children aged 3-5. This play-based learning community is inspired by nature and neighborhood, encourages social-emotional learning, and builds upon the strengths and curiosities of the children.
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Pantry
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Arranged with your Family Strengthening Worker
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Our pantry supports healthy families and prevents and responds to crises by providing food, community resources and referrals for food security, and other household necessities like diapers and clothing.
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Computer Literacy
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Wednesdays 4:30-6:30
Thursdays 4:30-6:30
Fridays 11:00-12:30
Room 219
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Computer literacy sessions for adults with individualized support in a group setting.
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Postpartum Playgroup
Fridays 10:30-12:00
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Our time together will center around social connections, peer support, infant development and movement / breathing practices for stress reduction.
Facilitated by Dayva Savio and Emily Padua, program staff.
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dayva@thefamilyroomvt.org, emily@thefamilyroomvt.org
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