General

You Talk …. We Listen

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 [...]

{ Comments on this entry are closed }

You Talk …. We Listen

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 [...]

{ Comments on this entry are closed }

Understanding Conflict Workshop

by jsabett on April 13, 2012

Understanding Conflict and Using it to Improve the Family/Professional Relationship: Monday, May 21, 2012, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Hebard State Office building, 100 Main St., Newport, VT. Even with the very best communications, conflict is normal and inevitable. The more we recognize and understand the different styles of managing conflict that we and others use, [...]

{ Comments on this entry are closed }

You Talk …. We Listen

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 [...]

{ Comments on this entry are closed }

You Talk … We Listen!

by jsabett on April 9, 2012

You Talk …. We Listen: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Springfield Hospital Library, 25 Ridgewood Rd, Springfield, 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 [...]

{ Comments on this entry are closed }

VFN Night at the Vermont Lake Monsters!

by jmorton on March 29, 2012

Join us on Thursday, June 28 at 7:00 pm for Vermont Family Network night at the Vermont Lake Monsters game at Centennial Field in Burlington! The Vermont Lake Monsters will be taking on the Lowell Spinners! Tickets can be purchased through Vermont Family Network for $6. For every ticket we sell, $3 will be donated to [...]

{ Comments on this entry are closed }

VFN Annual Conference Approaches

by jmorton on March 19, 2012

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 19, 2012 Contact: Jeff Morton Director of Development & Communications Vermont Family Network (802) 876-5315, ext. 248 Jeff.Morton@vtfn.org Vermont Family Network’s Annual Conference Approaches Conference for Parents and Professionals Caring for Children with Special Needs Join Vermont Family Network (VFN) on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the Hilton Hotel and [...]

{ Comments on this entry are closed }

April Trainings & Support Groups

by jmorton on March 17, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS March 14, 2012 Contact: Jeff Morton Director of Development & Communications Vermont Family Network (802) 876-5315, ext. 248 Jeff.Morton@vtfn.org       VermontFamily Network April Trainings/Workshops & Support Groups Please include the following workshops and support groups in your April calendars of events. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Morton [...]

{ Comments on this entry are closed }

Local Restaurants Support VFN

by jmorton on March 16, 2012

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2012 Contact: Jeff Morton Director of Development & Communications Vermont Family Network (802) 876-5315, ext. 248 Jeff.Morton@vtfn.org Local Restaurants Support Vermont Family Network Restaurateurs Present $1,000.00 to Non-Profit Organization Vermont Family Network was recently presented with a check for $1,000.00 from four area restaurants that participated in a Valentine’s [...]

{ Comments on this entry are closed }

VFN Kickball Tournament – Calling all Kickball Fans!

by jmorton on March 15, 2012

Calling all kickball fans! Vermont Family Network is teaming up with The Windjammer for our First Annual Windjammer Kickball Tournament to Benefit Vermont Family Network. The tournament will take place Saturday & Sunday, August 25th & 26th at the Essex Tree Farm Recreational Fields.  If  you like kickball and are interested in putting a team together [...]

{ Comments on this entry are closed }

VFN is Now Accepting Applications for Family Funds

by jmorton on February 24, 2012

Vermont Family Network is pleased to announce that it recently received a generous donation of $10,000 from an anonymous donor to be used by families to purchase equipment, technology, or other items that would benefit their child(ren) with special needs.   We will be accepting applications through Friday, March 30 which will be reviewed in the [...]

{ Comments on this entry are closed }

Autism Awareness Month in April

by amyhuckinsnoss on February 22, 2012

Please Join Vermont Family Network and the Howard Center in Celebrating Autism Awareness Month at the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory! April 21, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Tours will be every hour and are $3.00 per person- Kids under 12 are FREE! Come have fun, make and make a bear! Autism T-Shirts for sale! Story-time is at [...]

{ Comments on this entry are closed }

CDCI Survey for Parents

by amyhuckinsnoss on February 6, 2012

The University of Vermont’s Center on Disability and Community Inclusion (CDCI) is partnering with The Alaska Special Education Service Agency and the University of Alaska Center for Human Development on a U.S. Dept. of Education grant that will prepare special education teachers who are highly qualified to teach students with low-incidence disabilities such as autism, [...]

{ Comments on this entry are closed }

You’ve Got a Friend: Helping Your Child

by amyhuckinsnoss on February 6, 2012

Helping Your Child with Special Needs to Develop Friendships: Tuesday, May 2, 2012, from 10:00-11:00. The ability of children and young adults with disabilities to develop friendships with peers is critical to their emotional development, overall happiness, and success at home and in school. Friendships do not happen simply by “magic”. Join this webinar to [...]

{ Comments on this entry are closed }