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“Strong communities lead to strong families.”
– Craig Jacques, parent
Parents and caregivers are the most important people in a child’s life. You nurture, guide, inspire and protect. It’s a truly beautiful thing. While it can be extremely overwhelming, you are not alone. This section provides caregivers and parents tips, tools, resources and support. We also offer workshops, trainings and webinars (web-based trainings).
Watch this short video with developmental assets to help foster positive childhood experiences that can help reduce toxic stress and make for stronger bonds between children and their caregivers.
Positive Parenting
Concrete tips and skills for parents and caregivers to try out at home. Take it from the doc, you don’t need to be a “mad scientist” in order to parent. Positive parenting is prevention!
Safe Parties
Providing a safe, alcohol-free space for our teens is something we can all share. This is a guide to how you can help your teen stays safe at parties from a pediatric health group. Learn more about how not to be your teen's bartender here.
Tips & Tools
User-friendly resources and every-day tools for connecting with and raising your child.
Support
Local, state and national support options for parents and caregivers. You'll find everything from opportunities to talk and connect with others to counseling and crisis support.
For Caregivers
NEWS
March 2025 Coalition Meeting
Saturday, March 22nd 10:30-11:30am
Rockingham Free Public Library, Youth Room, Lower Level
65 Westminster St, Bellows Falls, VT
We invite you to a conversation about substance misuse prevention in our community and ways to engage with parents. Bring your knowledge, experience and ideas.
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​Transgender Support Groups
SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR APRIL:
4/10 (Second Thursday)
First Thursdays of the month: free peer support groups for transgender folks. Teens, 13-17, meet from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and adults, 18+, meet from 6 to 7 p.m. The meetings are held at Parks Place.
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March 2024 Newsletter
Want to see what we're up to? Download our newsletter for updates, achievements, and upcoming events! Click here to read.
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LGBTQIA+ Hangout
Join us for a FREE hangout for LGBTQIA+ members, ages 18 and old on the second Saturday of each month . We meet at Flat Iron Cooperative in Bellows Falls from 2-4pm.
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Online Narcan training
If you've picked up a package of Narcan or Naloxone and don't know how to use it, check out this video with instructions from the Vermont Department of Health.​
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