WASHINGTON COUNTY FAMILY CENTER

Our goal is to help build resourceful families and healthy children to create a strong community

Our programs are aligned with the social determinants of health. Helping parents with young children by addressing issues such as homelessness, education, food insecurity, transportation, substance abuse, concrete supports, etc.

Incredibly dedicated staff, amazing community partnerships, dedicated community supporters.

The Family Center of Washington County provides services and resources to all children and families in our region. We offer services for children, youth and families, including: Early Care and Education, Children’s Integrated Services-Early Intervention, Family Support Home Visiting, Child Care Financial Assistance, Child Care Referral, Welcome Baby Information, Family Supportive Housing Services, Specialized Child Care supports, Transportation, Reach Up Job Development, Family Works, on-site Parent Support Groups, Food Pantry, Parent Education, and Playgroups for children from birth to five. For more information about Family Center programs and services, please visit: www.fcwcvt.org .

Among the 3,877 individuals in Central Vermont who benefited from the Family Center’s programs and services from July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 were:

*209 families who received Information & Referral, including consulting our Child Care Referral services, receiving assistance in finding child care to meet their needs, answering questions related to child care and child development, and receiving information about other community resources available.
*498 families who received Child Care Financial Assistance.
*479 children and *407 caregivers who participated in one of our Playgroups. Playgroups are free, open to all families with children birth to five, and have no eligibility requirements. Children have a chance to play with others in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. Parents talk to other parents, draw upon each other for support, learn new skills from Playgroup Facilitators and get information about community resources.
* 59 adults and * 60 children who participated in Parent Education Workshops and related activities for children.
* 61 children who attended our 5 STARS Early Childhood Education program.
*889 individuals who were served by one of our Home Visiting services, providing parent and family education and support.
*514 children and caregivers who received food and household items from our Food Pantry to help supplement their nutritional and basic needs of families we serve.
* 23 children who received Transportation assistance through our bus.
*466 children and parents who attended our Community Events.
* 19 families who received pediatric based Adverse Family Experiences (ACEs) screening and supports.
* 50 individuals who attended on-site Parent Support Groups.
* 16 young parents who received wrap around support in our Family Works program.
* 57 individuals who received Reach Up Job Development skills and hands-on work experience.
* 70 children and adults who received permanent housing through our Family Supportive Housing Services for homeless or at-risk-families with minor children in Washington County.