Empowering at-risk children and families.
For over 40 years, we have supported families to find stability, connections, and bright futures.
Our Mission
Easterseals VT is a local, independent nonprofit established in 1985 by Vermont residents and dedicated to securing family-centered solutions for the difficulties parents and children may face.
With 11 locations from Brattleboro to Newport, we are the leading agency in the state in working hand-in-hand with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) to find family-centered solutions. Many children suffer from abuse, neglect, bullying, and insufficient help and understanding. Easterseals VT is known for finding practical, realistic solutions and helping parents understand and work with their school systems. We empower parents to teach, listen to, and understand their children’s needs more effectively.
8
service areas offering program and resources for children and families.
1,846
people served across 8 service areas in 2025 in Vermont.
$8,242,043
in free and reduced services in 2025 (including NH).
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News and Stories
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October 29, 2026
Mission Possible – Fall 2026
Reaching Students Earlier, Building Brighter Futures This school year marks the second time Easterseals Vermont’s Balanced & Restorative Justice (BARJ) program has expanded its reach to younger students in Addison County through Vermont Prevention Lead Organization (VPLO) Region 2 grant funding. “Our core BARJ funding only allows us to work with youth ages 10 and up. The VPLO grant helped us expand our reach to elementary school kids, which is where truancy work really needs to happen,” shared Chastity Cardinal, Easterseals VT BARJ Case Manager Supervisor. By reaching children earlier, the BARJ team can address patterns of missed school and…
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October 21, 2026 | Press Release
Easterseals VT Holds Annual Staff Celebration Day at Vermont Granite Museum
Nearly 100 Easterseals Vermont staff from across the state gathered at the Vermont Granite Museum for the organization’s fifth annual Staff Celebration Day, an opportunity to recognize employees, celebrate accomplishments, and reflect on the impact of their work with children and families across Vermont.
Together, we are building a strong and unified community of care that creates opportunities and offers equitable access to services for thousands of individuals and families.