Burlington VT, Morrisville VT | Full-time
Children
Easterseals VT empowers and assists parents and children to improve their lives. At the heart of all we do is our belief that families can, with sufficient assistance, address their challenges and create safety and well-being within their lives. Easterseals VT has earned a reputation for being a key partner to the state in promoting family-centered practices for child welfare.
Child and Family Support Programs
Collaborate closely with the Department for Children and Families and parents striving to establish safety for their children in an effort to help families create well-being for their children. This service provides five different interventions: Family Time Coordination, Family Finding, Family Safety Planning, Care Coordination, and Family Time Coaching. Areas served: Barre, Brattleboro, Burlington, Hartford, Middlebury, Morrisville, Newport, Rutland, Springfield, St. Johnsbury
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.
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.
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
Transportation Services
Transportation services for children and youth accessing parent-child contact support services through Easterseals Vermont. Areas served: Barre, Brattleboro, Burlington, Hartford, Middlebury, Morrisville, Newport, Rutland, Springfield, St. Johnsbury
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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Morrisville VT, Barre VT | Full-time
Family Engagement Assistant
News and Stories
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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.
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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.
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July 30, 2024
Debra & Reid’s Success Story
One of our young clients, Reid, and his grandmother Debra, recently benefited from life-changing support and services through Easterseals Vermont’s Post Permanency Support Services, which serves families formed by adoption or guardianship in an effort to help meet the child’s needs, increase family stability, and locate community resources.
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.