Watch the recording of The Mystery in Our Genes - Why We Are Who We Are here. If you are unable to attend, please register anyway. We’ll send you a recording of the workshop which you can watch on your own time. This presentation is created to help people understand the role that genetics plays […]

Watch the recording of Getting Support for Your Child with Significant & Unmanageable Emotional Challenges* *Please note that we will be re-taping this video and re-issuing the presentation notes at a later date with updated information. There will be additional information about the Relief From Abuse order (RFA). Click here for a .pdf of the […]

Watch Back to School: Time to Understand COVID and Comp Ed recording here. This workshop will explain parents' rights and federal and state guidance to make up for the impact of COVID-19 on whether your student received a Free Appropriate Public Education last year. We will talk about requesting an IEP meeting, understanding how to […]

Watch SSI, SSDI and Medicaid: What You Need to Know to Help Your Child/Youth Get and Keep Disability-Based Benefits recording here. Mark Hengstler and Barb Prine work at Legal Services Vermont and its sister organization, Vermont Legal Aid, helping people who have low incomes or disabilities navigate benefits programs. They will discuss: - What is […]

Watch Understanding Special Needs Trusts and How to Fund Them recording here. In this workshop, Glenn Jarrett, Esq., Certified Elder Law Attorney at Jarrett & Luitjens and Jan Knutsen, Financial Representative from Grace Financial Strategies will give a detailed overview and discuss considerations related to Special Needs Trusts including eligibility for SSI/Medicaid, types of trusts […]

Watch How Families and Providers Can Access Resources Through VT 211 and Help Me Grow VT recording here. (link to recording coming soon) If you are unable to attend, please register anyway. We’ll send you a recording of the workshop which you can watch on your own time. Staff from VT 211 and Help Me […]

“Register for: All in! Strong Families, Strong Futures Virtual Fundraising Event” https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYudemqqjgvGtT2N1f_vl_ykrjVjPFa_vCB

Watch "Special Education Rule Changes – What Does This Mean For Families?" recording here. Vermont Special Education Rules will take effect in July 2022. Among the changes are the definition of special education services and adverse effect, the addition of functional performance, increased parent voice and the elimination of the discrepancy model. Learn what this […]

Watch Post-secondary Education Options in Vermont for Youth with Developmental Disabilities recording here. If you are unable to attend, please register anyway. We’ll send you a recording of the workshop which you can watch on your own time. Vermont’s Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) and Voc Rehab collaborate to provide post-secondary education and work training […]

Update: This workshop will now be virtual! A link will be sent to registrants. Paint and Sip returns for another year! VFN’s artist-in-residency Claire will guide the sibs step-by-step in creating their own masterpieces. Sibs are welcome to come create their paintings at VFN and bring them home, or they can request a paint kit […]

Watch the Helping Families and Students Understand their Benefits and Earnings Potential when on SSI recording here. In this collaborative workshop between Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and VFN you will learn about the importance of students on SSI working in high school and exploring the world of work. We will look at the benefits of working […]

Due to unexpected events, the January support Parent trainings will need to be rescheduled. Look for new dates coming soon! Vermont Family Network (VFN) is seeking Support Parent volunteers! If you are at a point in your parenting journey where you are ready to support another family, please consider becoming a trained VFN Support Parent […]