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  • Picture of a hand written thank you letter.

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    Supporting Mattea

    Mattea was referred to Easterseals VT for Family Time Coaching three years ago. Exposure to domestic violence led to the Department for Children & Families (DCF) intervening and a kinship placement for her seven-year-old son, with his paternal aunt.

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    President and CEO Maureen Beauregard Featured in BizCastNH Podcast

    Maureen recently talked with BizCastNH about her career leading nonprofits and the tough social issues facing New Hampshire residents today. Her discussion also touched on Easterseals NH’s major development projects, strategic and business planning, and the importance of staff input.

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    Being There for Dawn & Kayden 

    Seven years ago, Dawn was posed with the biggest decision of her life when her son’s ex-girlfriend approached her, telling her she was pregnant and unsure what to do unless Dawn wanted to adopt the child. Dawn was her grandchild’s only hope, with neither parent able to care for him at that time.

  • Kearstyn holding her daughter outdoors.

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    Hard Work and Determination Pay Off

    When Kearstyn was referred to Easterseals Vermont by the Department of Family Services, she was a new mom juggling an extreme set of circumstances. Her substance use was putting custody of her infant daughter, Armani, at risk. Her case was in family court. What Kearstyn did next would make all the difference in keeping them…

  • Novalee meets firefighters as she explores her future career potential.

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    The Power of Trust for Novalee

    Novalee comes from a large, close-knit family in Rutland. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she and her family, already struggling to make ends meet, lost everything in a house fire.