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Families Together
Are you a family member of an adult (17-50) with a developmental disability?
You Are Not Alone!

- Supporting Parent Trainings -
See information on these and more on the Vermont Family Network website

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VFN Listserv Info

Parent to Parent of Vermont
now called: Vermont Family Network
600 Blair Park Road
Suite #240 (enter via South Entrance)
Williston, VT 05495-7549
(802)764-5290 1-800-800-4005
FITP Chittenden: 764-5294

Enter/Park at the SOUTH Entrance of building, proceed through the double doors and down the hallway,
when you get to the vending machines, Parent to Parent is on the right.

How do you get to Blair Park?
Off I-89, take Exit 12
(take a right off the exit if you are going I-89 North / take a left off the exit if you are going South)
At the 4th* traffic light (Taft Corners) turn left, (onto Williston Road / Route 2)
at the next light turn right onto Blair Park Road.
Then follow the road to the right, you'll see our building (600) 'Kidder Newhouse' on the left.

(*including the light off the exit ramp)

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Supporting Parent Trainings Meet other parents of children with special needs, as well as staff from Parent to Parent of Vermont for a fun and informal training to become a Supporting Parent in our network. Once trained, Supporting Parents may be called on to participate in our 1:1 Phone Peer Match program to offer support and resources to parents in new situations for which you may have experience. There is never an obligation. You will also learn about other opportunities to be involved in Parent to Parent, such as the Family Faculty Program, Parent Panel opportunities at UVM, Sibshops, Fundraisers, as well as other fun opportunities to connect with other families. Learn about how you can give back to our Parent to Parent community and be involved. Meet other parents, share experiences, learn skills that will help you support other parents of children with special needs.
Trainings are free, parking vouchers provided and lunch is included.
1-800-800-4005 Jan

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SibShop info: see What are SibShops?

Chittenden County SibShops: are held Saturdays from 10-1 at the Baird Center Gymnasium on Pine Street in Burlington. We have fun, talk about being the Sib, do activities, have special guests, and have more fun. Lunch and snacks provided. Come to one or come to all. $5 donation suggested per child to help with costs. Registration is necessary so we can plan the food and activities. Paying at the door is fine. If you are interested please contact Joanne at 1-800-800-4005 or 802-876-5315 x217.

Upper Valley Area (White River Junction): Info and RSVP to Philip Eller at p2pnh@valley.net 1-800-698-5465
SIBSHOP offers brothers and sisters of children with special needs the opportunity to meet other kids who know what it’s like to have a sibling with a disability or a chronic health condition. SIBSHOPS are a lively mixture of games, discussion, and fun. Lunch is provided.
Upper Valley SIBSHOP meets from 10 am to 1 pm on the first Saturday of each month (except January and March) at the Carter Community Center in Lebanon, NH. There is a $5 fee and scholarships are available. To register or learn more about SIBSHOP, call Pam (603)448-1268 or Phil Eller at NH Parent to Parent, 1-800-698-5465 or Robin Goodrich at the CHaD Family Center, 603-653-9899. Come dressed comfortably and ready for fun!

Franklin County Area: contact Betty Morse at 524-6574 ext 212

Rutland Area: SibShop! Contact Lisa Lynch ARC-Rutland Area 775-1370, or Cinn.

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