Fouse recognized for her commitment to strengthening families
BURLINGTON, VT — November 6, 2026 — Easterseals Vermont is proud to celebrate Loryn Fouse, Program Coordinator for its Burlington office, for being named a 2026 VermontBiz Rising Star! Fouse was recognized alongside fellow honorees at the VermontBiz Rising Stars ceremony on November 4 at the DoubleTree by Hilton.
The annual recognition honors 40 Vermonters under the age of 40 who demonstrate outstanding professional achievements, leadership, and commitment to their communities.
Fouse joined Easterseals Vermont in October 2023 as a direct service worker for the newly established Intensive Family Based Services (IFBS) program in Burlington. Through her compassion, exceptional communication skills, and ability to build trust with families, she quickly emerged as a leader within the organization.
Since then, Fouse has built and mentored a dedicated team of four professionals who serve more than 60 families annually. Through an intensive 12-week program, her team provides in-home support and connects families with critical resources to address challenges including truancy, mental health concerns, and family instability.
Fouse has also strengthened partnerships with the Department for Children and Families, schools, pediatric practices, and community organizations, helping expand awareness of IFBS and improve coordinated care for families.
Her commitment to professional growth extends beyond her program. Recently certified as a Motivational Interviewing facilitator, Fouse now helps train Easterseals Vermont staff statewide alongside the organization’s clinical team.
Easterseals Vermont congratulates Loryn on this well-deserved recognition! Her dedication, positive leadership, and passion for supporting Vermont children and families continue to inspire those around her. The organization is proud to celebrate her accomplishments and looks forward to the impact she will make in the years ahead.
To learn more about Easterseals Vermont and its work supporting children and families across the state, visit eastersealsvt.org.
About Easterseals VT
Easterseals Vermont provides services throughout Vermont, often partnering with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) to find family-centered solutions and create safety and well-being for at-risk children and their parents.
For over forty years, Easterseals VT has been delivering impactful support. Their 100 employees support the needs of approximately 2,000 individuals each year, including at-risk children, foster youth, and families formed by adoption or guardianship.
For more information, visit eastersealsvt.org or follow @EastersealsVT on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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