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Local Restaurants Support VFN

by jmorton on April 5, 2013

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2013 Contact: Jeff Morton Director of Development & Marketing Vermont Family Network (802) 876-5315, ext. 248 Jeff.Morton@vtfn.org Local Restaurants Support Vermont Family Network Restaurateurs Present $1,445.00 Check to Non-Profit Organization Vermont Family Network was recently presented with a check for $1,445.00 by area restaurants that participated in the organization’s [...]

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Office Closed Thursday & Friday

by jmorton on April 1, 2013

Our office will be closed on Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10 while we are away at a staff retreat. Our office will reopen at 9:00 am on Monday, May 13.

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Annual Windjammer Kickball Tournament to Benefit VFN

by jmorton on March 13, 2013

Mark your calendars! Our 2nd Annual Kickball Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, July 27th at the Essex Tree Farm Recreational Fields. All proceeds will benefit Vermont Family Network and will support our work with children and families. Sign up as an individual or get an entire team to enter! The cost to participate is $30 [...]

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VFN’s Annual Conference Registration Underway

by jmorton on February 26, 2013

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 26, 2013 Contact: Jeff Morton Director of Development & Marketing Vermont Family Network (802) 876-5315, ext. 248 Jeff.Morton@vtfn.org Vermont Family Network’s Annual Conference Registration Underway Conference to be Held for Parents and Professionals Caring for Children with Special Needs Join Vermont Family Network (VFN) on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at [...]

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VFN Welcomes New Board Members

by jmorton on February 26, 2013

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 26, 2013 Contact: Jeff Morton Director of Development & Marketing Vermont Family Network (802) 876-5315, ext. 248 Jeff.Morton@vtfn.org Vermont Family Network Welcomes New Board Members Individuals reside in Burlington and South Burlington Vermont Family Network (VFN) is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. These individuals [...]

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American Flatbread to Hold Benefit Bake for VFN

by jmorton on February 26, 2013

You and your family are invited to join us for our benefit bake at American Flatbread on St. Paul Street in Burlington, Tuesday, March 12 from 5-10 pm. For every large flatbread pizza sold, American Flatbread will donate $4 to Vermont Family Network and for every small flatbread pizza sold, they will donate $2. This [...]

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Restaurants Raise Money for VFN

by jmorton on December 31, 2012

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2013 Contact: Jeff Morton Director of Development & Marketing Vermont Family Network (802) 876-5315, ext. 248 Jeff.Morton@vtfn.org Area Restaurants Raise Money for Vermont Family Network 2nd Annual Valentine’s Fundraiser to Benefit Children with special Needs Vermont Family Network (VFN) is partnering with restaurants around the state to raise money [...]

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Red Blown Glass Hearts for Valentine’s Day Benefit VFN

by jmorton on December 25, 2012

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you don’t want to get caught empty handed. Tell someone that you love how much you appreciate them by purchasing a unique blown glass heart that is hand-made at AO Glass in Burlington. You can order your red blown glass heart right online and for every heart [...]

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Special Education Rules Changes Deadline Extended

by jmorton on December 6, 2012

The deadline for receiving written public comment regarding the proposed changes to the Special Education Rules has been extended from 4:30 pm Thursday 12/20/12 to 4:30 pm Tuesday 01/08/13. Please send your comments by email to Sharon Welch at: Sharon.welch@state.vt.us.

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2013 Annual Conference Details

by jmorton on October 22, 2012

Vermont Family Network 2013 Annual Conference “Transforming Hope into Action” Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Time: 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Hilton Burlington 60 Battery Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Keynote Speaker: Laura Basili, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist whose therapeutic work focuses on how children, families, and helping professionals make meaning of adversity, illness, [...]

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Ashley Furniture Fundraiser

by jmorton on October 5, 2012

Are you looking for a new piece of furniture? If so, shop at the Ashley Furniture HomeStore in Williston through Monday, October 8th (Columbus Day) and save 15% off your entire purchase with the flyer below. In addition, 5% of each sale will benefit Vermont Family Network from Thursday, October 4th through Monday, October 8th! [...]

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CSHN Financial Assistance Information

by jmorton on October 1, 2012

(Updated 9/11/12) Frequently Asked Questions on CSHN Administrative Rule Q: We have not received financial assistance from CSHN at all (or in several years), so why did we get the letter telling us about these changes? A: We sent the letter to all families who have completed a CSHN application for Financial Assistance just to [...]

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Vote for VFN to Win $5,000!

by jmorton on October 1, 2012

Voting has begun for the 2012 VSECU We Care 2 Program. Vermont Family Network is 1 of 5 finalists competing for a chance to win $5,000. The two organizations with the most votes by October 12th will win! We need your help to get the word out and get people to vote. Voting is open [...]

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Vermont Leadership Series

by admin on September 26, 2012

Are you a Vermonter with a Developmental Disability or a family member? Have you ever wondered how you could make a difference on issues that affect people with disabilities? The Vermont Leadership Training Series may be for you! This series will be held at the beautiful Mt. Ascutney Resort, where you will stay for two [...]

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