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FAMILY PLAY PROGRAMS | JANET S MUNT FAMILY ROOM

Provides drop-in parent-child interactive play programs with parent education and support, including Family Play Program with ESL classes for caregivers, projects to promote cross-cultural relationships, and a summer gardening/outdoor education component. Others include Early Months, for mothers and babies during the first few months after birth and Crawlers, Waddlers & Toddlers, for parents and early toddlers. Parenting classes are periodically offered. Additional workshops for adults also are available, including occasional computer literacy classes. Provides snacks and lunch.

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Drop In Centers
Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs
Parental Visitation Facilitation
General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Home Based Parenting Education
Family Life Education
New Parents
Fathers
Childbirth Education
Parent Support Groups
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
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HEART PROGRAM | NORTHWESTERN COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Provides a perinatal home visiting program that increases expectant and new parents' knowledge of and access to supports and services for their families. HEART home visitors are able to offer an array of support services, access to concrete supports, and referrals to additional programming and services. This program provides counseling, in the home, or via telemental health (online), or the office setting for mothers. For families who need a higher level of care, home visitors are able to refer families to their HEART home visiting perinatal mental health clinicians. The HEART In-Home Counseling program clinicians can address a variety of symptoms including depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD following a traumatic birth experience.

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Doula Services
Pregnant Individuals
New Mothers
Specialized Information and Referral
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment
Home Based Parenting Education
Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs
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THE NEST | GOOD BEGINNINGS OF CENTRAL VERMONT

Provides a community space and resource center, play area for babies and toddlers, changing station with free diapers, baby wearing demos, and discounted baby carriers for sale. Also includes a book and DVD lending library.

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Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Drop In Centers
New Parents
Pregnant Individuals
Parenting Skills Classes
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Baby Wearing Support Programs

MENTORS OF MOMS PROGRAM | GOOD BEGINNINGS OF THE UPPER VALLEY

Provides a trained, background checked virtual mentor to any family with a newborn in order to reduce isolation, answer questions, and connect with community resources. Available via cell, Zoom, Facetime, etc.

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Adult Mentoring Programs
New Parents

MY TIME | VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - DIVISION OF SUBSTANCE USE PROGRAMS

Offers a free, 10-session educational support group that serves pregnant and parenting women who are at risk for alcohol or drug misuse, or who are experiencing the effects of a partners' substance misuse. The group helps women understand the risks associated with substance use behavior and introduces strategies to overcome the challenges of substance use and raising a family. The program is designed to provide knowledge, build skills, and offer a safe and caring climate for pregnant and parenting women. Child care and meals are provided during program sessions.

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Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
New Mothers
Pregnant Individuals

FAMILY SUPPORT HOME VISITING | FAMILY CENTER OF WASHINGTON COUNTY

Offers parenting education, answers child development questions, provides information about housing, budgeting, and other concerns new parents have at times and places convenient to families. Family Support Home Visitors are available for those parents who are unable to travel to appointments or who are reluctant to meet outside of their homes.

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New Parents
Home Based Parenting Education