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Easterseals VT is known for finding practical, realistic solutions and helping parents understand and work with their school systems. We empower parents to be more effective in teaching, listening to, and understanding their children’s needs. We offer direct assistance to our families to improve the situations they are dealing with.

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Balanced & Restorative Justice

This program has a single mission: to enhance youth-focused restorative justice in the Middlebury District. We create safe, youth-based learning environments, identify skills and resource gaps, and support youth to become productive and invested community members. Areas served: Middlebury.

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Compass

A prevention and stabilization program that serves at-risk youth ages 12 to 23 in Rutland County. Our program supports youth and families in developing well-being, education and employment, permanent connections, and stable living environments as youth transition to adulthood.

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Intensive Family Based Services

Supports children and their families facing challenges that threaten their stability and safety at home and in their community through assessment, case management, facilitating community connections, and identification of family and natural support as well as crisis management planning. Areas served: Morrisville, Newport, St. Johnsbury

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Lending Library

Resources for Vermont and New Hampshire professionals, parents who adopt or provide guardianship, as well as children & youth.

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Youth Development Program

Helps youth and young adults ages 14 to 22 formerly in foster care make the transition to adulthood and independent living. Clients determine their goals, and our experienced coordinators create opportunities for them to achieve those goals.

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Post Permanency

Provides additional support for families formed by adoption or guardianship. Services focus on helping families identify their strengths, establish goals, and locate community resources for ongoing support while addressing common issues that many adoptive and kinship families face. Areas served: Barre, Bennington, Hartford, Morrisville, Rutland, St. Johnsbury.

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July 20, 2024 | 10:00 am

Over the Edge

455 North Main Street, Barre, VT

By supporting Over the Edge this year, you will be providing Easterseals VT with the opportunity to continue their work towards their mission to support our VT children and their families.

News and Stories

  • November 25, 2024

    A great night for local women

  • October 7, 2024

    Easterseals VT launches “Donation Station” store in Burlington

    Recently our Easterseals Vermont staff turned some of their office space in Williston into “Donation Station.” This is a quiet, welcoming place where Easterseals VT clients can shop for free for items they need; everything from food and clothing to health and beauty products.

  • Jakobie, a youth who utilizes Easterseals VT's Post Permanency Services, prepares to go over the edge of the 11-story North Barre Manor building in Barre, VT.

    August 22, 2024

    Easterseals VT’s Over the Edge fundraising event was a great success!

    On Saturday, July 20, a crowd gathered around the North Barre Manor, one of the tallest buildings in the state, to watch 31 brave participants rappel for Vermont neighbors. Thanks to the contributions of sponsors, supporters, and participants, the event raised $22,000, benefiting Easterseals VT’s programs and services for children, youth, and families.

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