by jsabett on May 11, 2012
You Talk …. We Listen: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 813 Fairfax Rd., St. Albans, VT. A Special Invitation for VFN Families! Vermont Family Network (VFN) serves families in Vermont in many different ways. Please help us improve our services by joining one of our group conversations to [...]
by amyhuckinsnoss on May 9, 2012
Franklin/Grand Isle Families Together Meeting and Book Swap! Bring your used, unused or unwanted books (any kind) to share with other families/individuals Thursday, May 17, 2012, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall 38 Grand Avenue, Swanton Free Pizza! Everyone is welcome! Please Let us know if you are coming [...]
by amyhuckinsnoss on May 9, 2012
What Every Parent Needs to Know as their Child Approaches Adulthood Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Vermont Family Network, 600 Blair Park Rd., Suite 240, Williston. Take a deep breath. Your teenager with special needs is becoming an adult, and you need to know where to start planning for the future. [...]
by amyhuckinsnoss on April 30, 2012
A parent workshop from LSCI Institute Friday, June 15, 2012, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at Vermont Family Network, 600 Blair Park Road, Suite 240, Williston. $25 fee to pay for lunch and workbook (Parent Scholarships are available upon request.) Are you the parent (or a parent advocate) of a verbal, school-aged child with challenging behaviors? Would you like [...]
by amyhuckinsnoss on April 30, 2012
New Beginnings Support Group This parent support group meets every 2nd of the month, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Vermont Family Network, 600 Blair Park Road, Suite 240, Williston. The focus of this group is for parents to come together to celebrate the joys and accomplishments of their young children (birth through preschool) that have an Autism [...]
by amyhuckinsnoss on April 30, 2012
Northeast Kingdom Families Together Meeting: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Hebard State Building, 100 Main St., Newport, Vt.Room 250. Contact Lori Christopher for more information at Lori.Christopher@vtfn.orgor call 802-373-5382. Families Together groups are sponsored by a grant from the VT Developmental Disabilities Council. Federal law: developmental disabilities are a severe, often lifelong [...]
by amyhuckinsnoss on April 30, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00p.m. at Vermont Family Network conference room, 600 Blair Park Rd., Suite 240, Williston, VT. No RSVP. Contact is Jan.Hancock@vtfn.org (802) 876-5315, Ext. 215. Families Together groups are sponsored by a grant from the VT Developmental Disabilities Council. Federal law: developmental disabilities are a severe, often lifelong disability that [...]
by jsabett on April 27, 2012
You Talk …. We Listen: Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Vermont Family Network, 600 Blair Park Rd, Suite 240, Williston, VT. A Special Invitation for VFN Families! Vermont Family Network (VFN) serves families in Vermont in many different ways. Please help us improve our services by joining one of our group [...]
by jsabett on April 20, 2012
Chittenden Families Together Meeting — Details Coming Soon: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00p.m., Vermont Family Network conference room, 600 Blair Park Rd., Suite 240, Williston, VT. No RSVP. Contact is Jan Hancock (802) 876-5315, Ext. 215.
by jsabett on April 19, 2012
Advocating for Your Child: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Springfield Area Parent Child Center, 6 Main St., North Springfield. Do you have a school-age child with special needs? Would you like to learn about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, parents’ rights, and tips for communicating more effectively with your child’s [...]
by jsabett on April 19, 2012
Legislative Advocacy: How do you move your ideas into legislative action? Webinar. Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Click here to register. This webinar provides an introduction to legislative advocacy from the perspective of a parent advocate and a Vermont State legislator. Learn how to work in a coaltion with others and get tips [...]
by jsabett on April 13, 2012
Chittenden Families Together Meeting — Family Voices in State Housing Talks with Barb Davide and Claudia Pringles: Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00p.m., Vermont Family Network conference room, 600 Blair Park Rd., Suite 240, Williston, VT. Topics include: Parents’ impressions of April meeting with DDAS (Disabilities and Aging Services), Summary of meeting with [...]
by jsabett on April 13, 2012
Families Together Meeting; Housing Roundtable Follow-Up & Meet the New VFN F/GI Family Support Consultant: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 6:oo p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 38 Grand Ave., Swanton, VT. Free Pizza! Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP so we can plan for the pizza. Please contact Laura Weber or Amy Huckins-Noss at [...]
by jsabett on April 13, 2012
You Talk …. We Listen: Monday, April 23, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Eastside Restaurant, 47 Landing, Newport, VT. A Special Invitation for VFN Families! Vermont Family Network (VFN) serves families in Vermont in many different ways. Please help us improve our services by joining one of our group conversations to let us know how [...]