Early Childhood Resource

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1 Early Childhood Resource May 2009 Early Childhood Team (802)

2 For more information contact, Kate Rogers Vermont Department of Education Lifelong Learning Division 120 State Street Montpelier, Vermont (802) A BIG Thank You to Monica Esch for the cover design. Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) i

3 Table of Contents Essential Early Education... 1 Early Education Initiative Family, Infant, Toddler Program of Vermont Host Agencies Vermont Interagency Coordinating Council Head Start Programs Parent/Child Centers Child Development Division Child Care Resource and Referral Child and Adult Care Food Programs Family Support Services Autism Society of Vermont Disability Law Project I-TEAM NERRC Prevent Child Abuse Vermont Family Network VT Federation of Families for Children with Mental Health Medical and Health Services Children with Special Health Care Needs Health Department District Offices Home Health Agencies of Vermont Community Developmental Services Early Childhood & Family Mental Health Even Start Family Literacy Program Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) ii

4 ESSENTIAL EARLY EDUCATION Essential Early Education (EEE) services are preschool special education and related services. They are provided by local school districts to children ages three through five who have a developmental delay or a medical condition which may result in significant delays by the time the child enrolls in elementary school. These services are provided in preschool or child care classrooms, and/or in the child s home according to the unique needs of the child. Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 1

5 Essential Early Education (EEE) Supervisory Union Director of Special Education EEE Contact & Towns Served & Address & Telephone (03) Addison Central Bridport Vicki Wells - Director Linda Darrow Cornwall Warren Uzzle Co-Director Middlebury 49 Charles Avenue [email protected] Ripton Middlebury VT Heather Adams Salisbury Shoreham Fax Weybridge FAX: (01) Addison Northeast Bristol Diane Treadway -Co-Coordinator Carol Birdsall Lincoln Susan Bruhl- Co-Coordinator Monkton [email protected] New Haven 10 Orchard Terrace Park Starksboro Bristol, VT FAX: same as phone (02) Addison Northwest Ferrisburgh Sarah O Hara Deb Angier Panton 48 Green Street Suite Vergennes ID Vergennes, VT [email protected] Waltham FAX: (04) Addison-Rutland Benson Kristin Benway Tabitha Davis (Benson) Castleton 49 Main Street Fair Haven Fax Hubbardton Fair Haven, VT [email protected] Orwell Roxanne Green (Castleton) West Haven [email protected] x 3110 Fax Teann McCrea (Fair Haven) [email protected] Fax (61) Barre Barre City Don McMahon (Barre City) Nancy Benoit Barre Town Julie Pritchard (Barre Town) Ayers Street Fax Barre, VT [email protected] Beth Campo Fax [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 2

6 Supervisory Union & Towns Served Director of Special Education & Address EEE Contact & Telephone (60) Battenkill Valley Arlington Nancy L. Mills Nancy L. Mills Sandgate 530-A E. Arlington Rd Arlington, VT Fax (06) Bennington-Rutland Danby Judy Adams Marj Davis Dorset Manchester 6378 VT Route 7A Fax Mt. Tabor Sunderland, VT Pawlet Rupert Sunderland (57) Blue Mountain Groton Carol Curtis Suzanne Austin Ryegate x1138 Wells River 2420 Route 302 Fax Wells River, VT (15) Burlington Burlington Bonnie Poe Diana Langston Colchester Avenue Fax Burlington, VT (09) Caledonia Central Barnet Judy Eklund Paula Kitchel Danville Peacham Box 216 Fax Walden Danville, VT (08) Caledonia North Burke Anthony Paul Sharma Whitchurch East Haven x101 Lyndon Fax Newark 119 Park Avenue Sheffield PO Box 107 Tracy Towle & Sutton Lyndonville, VT Jackie Sprague Wheelock x x 221 Fax Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 3

7 Supervisory Union & Towns Served Director of Special Education & Address EEE Contact & Telephone (13) Chittenden Central Essex Junction Erin Maguire Laurie Redel (Essex) Westford Fax New England Drive Essex Jct., VT Eileen Spaulding (Westford) x 6541 Fax (12) Chittenden East Bolton Blythe Leonard Carol Emery (Bolton) Caitlin Gliedman Huntington Beverly White Jericho Fax Richmond 211 Bridge Street [email protected] Underhill Richmond, VT Diane Wasser (Jericho ++) Fax [email protected] Suzanne Self (Richmond) Fax [email protected] Jean Bressor (Huntington) Fax [email protected] (14) Chittenden South Charlotte Fran Williams Anne Mason (Charlotte) Hinesburg 5420 Shelburne Road [email protected] St George Suite x 191 Shelburne Shelburne, VT Fax Williston Cathi Wiest (Shelburne) [email protected] Fax Jo Evelti (Hinesburg) Fax [email protected] Patricia Casey (Williston) [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 4

8 Supervisory Union & Towns Served Director of Special Education & Address EEE Contact & Telephone (07) Colchester Colchester Carrie Lutz Bev Frank P.O. Box Fax: Colchester, VT Attention: Special Education Jan Wilkinson Nancy Smith (55) Dresden Norwich Joanne Roberts Joanne Roberts Hanover-Norwich Interstate Lyme Road FAX: Hanover, NH (18) Essex-Caledonia Concord Cheryl Lacaillade Sandy Blodgett Granby x 104 Guildhall 335 Main Street Fax Kirby Concord, VT [email protected] Lunenburg Maidstone Victory Waterford (19) Essex North Bloomfield Frankie Lienau Frankie Lienau Brunswick Canaan Schools Canaan 99 School Street Fax Lemington Canaan, VT [email protected] Norton (59) Essex Town Essex Town Terence Keating Susie Miller Founders Road Fax Essex Jct., VT [email protected] (23) Franklin Central Fairfield Julie Regimblad Michelle Spence St Albans C St Albans T 28 Catherine Street Fax - none St Albans, VT [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 5

9 Supervisory Union & Director of Special EEE Contact & Telephone Towns Served Education & Address (20) Franklin Northeast Bakersfield Kim Magnuson Cindy Gates Berkshire Enosburg Falls 80 Main Street Montgomery Richford, VT Richford Fax (21) Franklin Northwest Franklin Linda Chaim Michelle Spence Highgate Sheldon 100 Robin Hood Drive Fax Swanton Swanton, VT [email protected] x16 (22) Franklin West Fairfax Adrienne Fisher Jen Ormorod Fletcher Georgia PO Box 108 Fax Fairfax, VT [email protected] (24) Grand Isle Alburg Beth Hemingway Beth Hemingway Grand Isle Isle La Motte 5038 US Route 2 Fax North Hero North Hero, VT [email protected] South Hero (54) Hartford Hartford Liz Barker Cheryl Foote Hebard Street Fax White River Jct., VT [email protected] (25) Lamoille North Belvidere Susan Cano Susan Cano Cambridge Eden 95 Cricket Hill Road Fax Hyde Park Hyde Park, VT [email protected] Johnson Waterville Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 6

10 Supervisory Union & Director of Special EEE Contact & Telephone Towns Served Education & Address (26) Lamoille South Elmore Karen Sherman Weeks Elaine Daniels Morristown Stowe PO Box 340 Fax Morrisville, VT (10) Milton Milton Timothy Dunn Jennifer Knowles Herrick Avenue Fax Milton, VT x3 (45) Montpelier Montpelier Jessica Little Brenda Bolio 58 Barre Street Montpelier, VT Fax (31) North Country Leanne Desjardins - Co-Director Brighton Eric Erwin, PhD Charleston Richard Smith - Co-Director Coventry Fax Derby 338 Highland Avenue [email protected] Holland Suite 1 Jay/Westfield Newport, VT Lowell Morgan x21 Newport City Newport Town Troy (27) Orange East Bradford Brian Carroll- Director Katherine Blanchard Jennifer Andrews- Asst. Corinth Director Newbury Fax Thetford PO Box 396 Topsham Bradford, VT [email protected] Mon. & Wed Tues. & Thurs. Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 7

11 Supervisory Union & Director of Special EEE Contact & Telephone Towns Served Education & Address (29) Orange North Orange Karen Woolsey Lisa Campbell Washington Williamstown 111 Brush Hill Road Fax Williamstown, VT (28) Orange Southwest Braintree Steve Kinney Cindy Hackett Brookfield Randolph 24 Central Street Fax Randolph, VT [email protected] (30) Orange -Windsor Chelsea Carmen Fleming Karen Johnson Royalton x105 Sharon Roberts Road Fax Stratford South Royalton, VT [email protected] Tunbridge (34) Orleans Central Albany Ms Kelley Brooks Kelley Brooks Barton Brownington PO Box 207 Fax Glover Main Street [email protected] Irasburg Orleans, VT Orleans Westmore (35) Orleans Southwest Craftsbury Joanne M LeBlanc Carol Ray Greensboro Hardwick PO Box 338 Fax Stannard Hardwick, VT [email protected] Wolcott Woodbury (146) Rivendell Interstate Fairlee Janet Cole Jane Finlay Vershire x102 West Fairlee PO Box 153 Fax Orford, NH Orford, NH [email protected] Kathleen Foltz x [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 8

12 Supervisory Union & Director of Special EEE Contact & Telephone Towns Served Education & Address (37) Rutland Central Proctor Pamela Reed Lynn Blair Rutland Town West Rutland 257 So Main Street Fax Suite 1 [email protected] Rutland, VT (40) Rutland City Rutland City Eloise McGarry Christy Coloutti Church Street Fax Rutland, VT [email protected] Darby Pour Fax [email protected] (36) Rutland Northeast Barstow Joint. Michele S LaRouche Joanne Pye Brandon Marsha Bruce Chittenden Fax Goshen 49 Court Drive [email protected] Leicester Brandon, VT Mendon Pittsford Sudbury Whiting (33) Rutland South Clarendon Carol Geery Dee Bort Shrewsbury ext. 223 Wallingford 84 Grange Hall Road Fax PO Box 87 [email protected] North Clarendon, VT (38) Rutland Southwest Ira Bonnie Lenihan Rebecca Baskin Middletown Springs Poultney 168 York Street [email protected] Tinmouth Poultney, VT Sheri Kinney Wells Fax [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 9

13 Supervisory Union & Director of Special EEE Contact & Telephone Towns Served Education & Address (39) Rutland Windsor Ludlow Dr Joan Frangiose Shawn DuBois Mt Holly Plymouth 8 High Street Fax Ludlow, VT [email protected] (11) St Johnsbury St Johnsbury Deb Sanders Dame Deb Sanders Dame Western Ave. Suite 2 Fax St Johnsbury, VT [email protected] Madge Rosinoff [email protected] (16) South Burlington South Burlington Joanne Godek Tina Companion 550 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT Fax [email protected] (05) Southwest Vermont Bennington Daphne Tuthill Co- SPED Karen Burnell N Bennington Kathleen Buck co -SPED Pownal Fax Shaftsbury 246 South Stream Road [email protected] Woodford Bennington, VT (56) Springfield Springfield Sarah Vogel Candice McInerney Park Street Fax Springfield, VT [email protected] x13 (32) Washington Central Berlin Nancy Thomas Jennifer Miller-Arsenault Calais x352 E Montpelier 22 East View Lane Fax Middlesex Barre, VT [email protected] Worcester x308 Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 10

14 Supervisory Union & Director of Special EEE Contact & Telephone Towns Served Education & Address (41) Washington Northeast Cabot Carlene Bellamy Joanne Mankoff Marshfield Plainfield 6328 US Route 2 Fax Plainfield, VT [email protected] (43) Washington South Northfield Laurie Gossens Cindy Burke Roxbury Cross Street Unit 1 [email protected] Northfield, VT Amy Porter [email protected] Fax (42) Washington West Fayston Donarae Cook Sharon Cote Moretown 1673 Main Street #A ext.220 Waitsfield Waitsfield, VT [email protected] Warren Leigh Stockton Waterbury-Duxbury x [email protected] Pam Barnes ext.226 Fax [email protected] Arlene Elliott [email protected] Kelly Poulin [email protected] Jennifer St. Sauveur [email protected] (46) Windham Central Brookline Abigail Dillon Claire Nelson Dover x125 Jamaica 1219 VT RT 30 #2 Fax Marlboro Townshend, VT [email protected] Newfane Stratton Townsend Wardsboro Windham Central SU Winhall Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 11

15 Supervisory Union & Director of Special EEE Contact & Telephone Towns Served Education & Address (47) Windham Northeast Athens Sharon Reynolds Doreen Robinson Grafton 8A Atkinson Street Rockingham Bellows Falls, VT Fax Westminster (48) Windham Southeast Brattleboro Marisa Duncan Holley Alison Schantz Dummerston Guilford 53 Green Street Fax Putney Brattleboro, VT Vernon (49) Windham Southwest Halifax Sandy Pentak-Cohen Deborah Reed Readsboro Searsburg 211 Route 9 West Fax Stamford Wilmington, VT [email protected] Whitingham [email protected] Wilmington (51) Windsor Central Barnard Thomas DeBalsi Donna Palatucci Bridgewater Killington 4962 Woodstock Road Fax Pomfret Woodstock, VT [email protected] Reading Woodstock (50) Windsor Northwest Bethel Debbie Matthews Susan Clark Granville Hancock PO Box 37 Pittsfield Bethel, VT [email protected] Rochester Stockbridge x18 (52) Windsor Southeast Hartland Madelyn Crudo Burke Jan Crow Weathersfield West Windsor 105 Main Street Suite 200 Fax Windsor Windsor, VT [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 12

16 Supervisory Union & Towns Served Director of Special Education & Address EEE Contact & Telephone (53) Windsor Southwest Andover Jackie McCuin Laurie Cloud Baltimore Cavendish 89 VT Route 103 South Fax Chester Chester, VT Landgrove. Londonderry x23 Peru Weston (17) Winooski Winooski Mary Martineau Ellen Goodrich Vermont Department of Education Lifelong Learning Kate Rogers 120 State Street Montpelier, VT Normand Street Fax Winooski, VT FAX: Shirley Rawson Program Tech Manuela Fonseca Allison Keating Admin. Asst Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 13

17 EARLY EDUCATION INITIATIVE The Early Education Initiative (EEI), a state funded program administered through the Vermont Department of Education, is designed to provide early education services to young children at risk of school failure (e.g., economically disadvantaged, developmentally delayed, etc.) and their families. Statewide, 132 towns have EEI programs. Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 14

18 Early Education Initiative Program Program Name & Address Phone/Contact Person Addison Central S.U Mary Hogan Drive Heather Adams Middlebury, VT [email protected] Addison County PCC PO Box 646 Cheri Vachon Middlebury, VT [email protected] Addison Northeast SU Mountain Street Carol Birdsall Bristol, VT [email protected] Arlington Areas Child Care (Happy Days Playschool) Carol Barbierri 426 E. Arlington Road [email protected] Arlington, VT Barre SU Barre Town School x Websterville Road Sue Gibson Barre, VT [email protected] United Childrens Services Inc (Bennington EE Program) Lynne Teker PO Box 588, 1 Ledge Hill Drive [email protected] Bennington, VT Bennington-Rutland SU VT Route 7A Marj Davis Sunderland, VT [email protected] Blue Mountain USD Route 302 Ashley Bean Wells River, VT [email protected] Brattleboro EE Services (Windham SE SU) 130 Birge Street [email protected] Brattleboro, VT Burlington Childrens Space North Winooski Avenue Burlington, VT Sarah Adams-Kollitz [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 15

19 Program Name & Address Phone/Contact Person Caledonia Central SU x 4 C.R.E.E.P Paula Kitchel PO Box 216 [email protected] Danville, VT Caledonia North SU x 101 PO Box 107, 119 Park Avenue Sharma Whitchurch Lyndonville, VT [email protected] Central VT Community Action x109 Council (CVCAC) Jean Cadorette 45 Brook Street [email protected] Barre, VT Child Care Resource x Commerce Street Elizabeth Meyer Williston, VT [email protected] Chittenden Central SU Westford EE Program Eileen Spaulding Westord Elementary School [email protected] 146 Brookside Road Erin Maguire Westford, VT [email protected] Community on Temporary Shelter x 118 (COTS) Maya Guterres-Thompson P.O. Box 1616 [email protected] Burlington, VT Essex-Caldeonia SU PO Box 255 Carolyn Guest Concord, VT [email protected] Sandra Blodgett [email protected] Katherine Gates [email protected] Essex North SU Canaan Memorial School Linda Curtis 99 School Street [email protected] Canaan, VT Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 16

20 Program Name & Address Phone/Contact Person Family Center of Washington County Melissa Tanner 32 College Street, Suite 100 Montpelier, VT Franklin County Early Childhood Programs Michelle Spence 100 Robin Hood Drive Suite 2 [email protected] Swanton, VT Franklin West SU PO Box 108 Adrienne Fisher Fairfax, VT [email protected] Grand Isle SU US Route 2 Beth Hemingway Grand Isle, VT [email protected] Greensboro Community Child Care Center Joanna VonCulin 1160 Main Street Box 65 [email protected] Greensboro Bend, VT Lamoille Family Center Cady's Falls Road Elaine Daniels Morrisville, VT [email protected] Sheri Boutin [email protected] Lund Family Center Glen Road Lisanne Hegman Burlington, VT [email protected] Milton Family Center T.Y.K.E.S Jamie St. John PO Box 619 [email protected] Milton, VT North Country SU Highland Ave., Suite 4 Eric J Erwin, PhD Newport, VT [email protected] Orange County Parent Child Center- First BEEP Mary Ellen Otis 35 Ayers Brook Road [email protected] Randolph, VT Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 17

21 Program Name & Address Phone/Contact Person Orange East Satellite Program PO Box 396 Katherine Blanchard Bradford, VT Orange Southwest SU Ayers Brook Center Steve Kinney 35 Ayers Brook Road Cindy Hackett Randolph, VT Orange Windsor SU (Royalton Academy Preschool) Terri Bauder 223 South Windsor Street South Royalton, VT Orleans Central SU x116 COFEC Building Brenda Windhausen 130 Kinsey Road Orleans, VT Orleans Southwest SU PO Box 338 Joanne LeBlanc Hardwick, VT Jackie Tolman Rutland Northeast SU Mountain Spring Road Joanne Pye Chittenden, VT St. Johnsbury School District Western Aven., Suite 2 Deb Sanders Dame St. Johnsbury, VT [email protected] Springfield Area Parent Child Main Street Betty Kinsman North Springfield, VT [email protected] Sunrise Family Resource Center PO Box 1517 Linda Dean-Farrar Bennington, VT [email protected] Visiting Nurses Association Prim Road, Suite 1 Nell Ishee Colchester, VT [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 18

22 Program Name & Address Phone/Contact Person Washington Central SU East View Lane Hilary Green Barre, VT Washington Northeast SU US Route 2 Carlene Bellamy Plainfield, VT [email protected] Windsor Northwest SU PO Box 37 Karen Turner Bethel, VT [email protected] Vermont Department of Education Division of Lifelong Learning Manuela Fonseca 120 State Street [email protected] Montpelier, VT FAX: Shirley Rawson Program Technician [email protected] Allison Keating Administrative Assistant [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 19

23 FAMILY, INFANT & TODDLER PROGRAM OF VERMONT The Family, Infant and Toddler Program (FITP) is Vermont's Early Intervention Program approved by the U.S. Department of Education to carry out a statewide system of family supports and early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It is a strengths-based, family driven system of cross-agency, multidisciplinary, collaborative intervention services aimed at preparing children to be ready to learn from school, learn from life and move through or mediate their developmental delays and health conditions. Schools are key partners in identifying children for services and in some areas, the provisions of direct early intervention services. Another key partner is the Children with Special Health Needs Program. As a new partner with the Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division, FITP sits with numerous related child development and family support services that may benefit children receiving services through FITP. All families with concerns about their child's development and/or all families about whom community professionals have concerns are eligible for information and outreach services which may include information and referral, and family support and education. Families with children from birth through 2 years 11 months of age, whose children experience developmental delays or have a diagnosed physical or mental condition which has a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay, are eligible for FITP. Eligibility is determined by a multi-disciplinary core team and is based on the developmental needs of the child, not on family income. Services are no cost to families. There are 12 regional host agencies that include community-based programs such as Parent- Child Centers, a hospital, two mental health agencies, Parent-to-Parent of Vermont, and the Winston L. Prouty Center. A number of schools provide services in partnership with FITP. Home Health Agencies, Community Health Centers, Department of Health Offices, Child Care Providers and DCF/FSD are additional access points for services. Each region develops its own network of service providers and partners, has a Regional Team to advise them and serves as the first level of complaint resolution if needed. In most regions teams have been well integrated with Early Childhood Councils, CUPS - Early Childhood and Family Mental Health, Healthy Babies Kids and Families, MCH and other teams. Primary referral sources include: schools, health care providers, Early Head Start programs, mental health providers, child care programs, shelter programs for families who are in need of housing and have very young children and child welfare personnel. The Vermont Interagency Coordinating Council, whose members are appointed by the Governor, advises and assists FITP and the Lead Agencies that support the Program in the ongoing assessment and continuous improvement of early intervention services in Vermont. The Core Team determines eligibility for early intervention services. Family, Infant, Toddler Program of Vermont Department of Children and Families 2 North;103 South Main Street Waterbury, VT Helen Keith, Director Kathy Boulanger Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 20

24 REGIONAL HOST AGENCY Addison Region Addison County Parent Child Ctr Box 646 Middlebury, VT FITP: Vermont Department of Education Family, Infant, Toddler Program of Vermont 2009 CONTACT Names/ s Sue Harding - [email protected] Cherie Vachon (Community Resource Parent) [email protected] [email protected] FAX: Michael Ogden (Early Interventionist) Michele O'Neill (Medical Social Worker) [email protected] Bennington Region Kathy Riley Southwest Vermont Medical Center 100 Hospital Drive East Carol Simon (Community Resource Parent) Bennington, VT [email protected] FITP: Patti Lewis (Medical Social Worker) [email protected] FAX: (Attention Box 29) Sharen Hansen (Early Interventionist) [email protected] Lisa Lemay (Early Interventionist/OT) [email protected] Allison Cavanagh (Early Intervention Assistant) [email protected] Caledonia Region Bill Crenshaw - [email protected] Northeast Kingdom Human Services Junior High Drive Derby, VT Krystal Bergeron (Secretarial Support) General [email protected] Debbie Manning (Medical Social Worker) [email protected] Jackie Sprague (Early Interventionist) [email protected] Family, Infant & Toddler Program Nancy Chadwick (Early Interventionist) NEKLS [email protected] 364 Railroad Street Suite 2 St. Johnsbury, VT FAX: Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 21

25 REGIONAL HOST AGENCY CONTACT Names/ s Chittenden Region Julie Arel, Executive Director - [email protected] Parent to Parent of Vermont 600 Blair Park Road Liz Jordan-Shook, Program Director Suite 240 [email protected] Williston VT Rachel Boyers, Program Assistant [email protected] FITP: Michelle Lewis, Developmental Educator [email protected] FAX: Michelle Perry, Developmental Educator P2P [email protected] Ernestine Abel, Family Resource Coordinator [email protected] Mark Kennedy, Family Resource Coordinator [email protected] Theresa Soares, Family Resource Coordinator [email protected] Kelly Butterfield, Med. Soc. Wkr [email protected] Janet Kilburn, CSHN Medical Social Worker [email protected] Marinell Newton, CSHN Medical Social Worker [email protected] Provided by 9 school districts-early Interventionists Franklin/Grand Isle Region Elizabeth West, Director [email protected] Family Center of Franklin County 27 Lower Newton Street Amy Gervais, Developmental Educator St. Albans, VT [email protected] FITP: Megan Reynolds, Developmental Educator [email protected] FAX: Mary Skidmore-Taylor, Medical Social Worker [email protected] Nicole Noel, Developmental Educator [email protected] Betty Morse, Family Resource Coordinator [email protected] Elaine Carpenter, Program Coordinator [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 22

26 REGIONAL HOST AGENCY CONTACT Names/ s Lamoille Region Ann Martin, Director Lamoille Family Center Cecile Languerand - Early Interventionist/Program 480 Cady's Falls Road Coordinator Morrisville, VT [email protected] FITP: Mardie Noles, Medical Social Worker [email protected] FAX: Vacant, Early Interventionist/Program Coord. Amy Hoagland, Early Interventionist [email protected] Leah Wilhjelm, Administrative Assistant [email protected] Orange/Windsor Region Elaine Guenet, Director The Family Place [email protected] 319 US Route 5 South Anne Marie Darsney, Regional Supervisor/DE Norwich, VT [email protected] FITP: Julia Dickenson, CRP, Service Coordinator FAX [email protected] Prue Fisher, CRP/Service Coordinator [email protected] Lori Stever, Service Coordinator [email protected] Lisa Wills, Developmental Educator/EI [email protected] Kelly Crawford, Developmental Educator/EI [email protected] Lois Keiser, Medical Social Worker [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 23

27 REGIONAL HOST AGENCY CONTACT Names/ s Orleans/Essex Region Eric Erwin, Director Orleans Essex North SU 447 Sias Avenue Laurie Rapp, Supervisor Newport, VT FITP: Debbie Manning (Medical Worker) FAX: Lee Ann Davis, Administrative Assistant Tammy Simoneau, Community Resource Parent Lisa Parker, Early Interventionist Dee Lewis, Early Interventionist Rutland Region Terri Edgerton, Director Rutland County Parent Child Ctr. 61 Pleasant Street Gail Dorman, CPR/FITP Staff Supervisor Rutland, VT FITP: Connie Erickson, Early Interventionist FAX: Patti Lewis, Medical Social Worker Vacant, Community Resource Parent Anita Brown, Early Interventionist Saran Hampton, Early Interventionist Washington Region Lee Lauber, Executive Director Family Center of Washington Cty. 104 North Main Street Suite 2 Brenda Lindemann, Family Resources Specialist Barre, VT [email protected] FITP: Mardie Noles, Medical Social Worker [email protected] FAX: Lisa Miserendino, Early Interventionist [email protected] Vacant, Developmental Educator John Van Deren, FITP Coordinator [email protected] Mary Connor, Administrative Assistant [email protected] Vacant, Developmental Educator Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 24

28 REGIONAL HOST AGENCY CONTACT Names/ s Windham Region Marisa Duncan-Holley, Director Winston Prouty Center 10 Oak Street Brattleboro, VT Joanne Shaw, Community Resource Parent FITP: Anna Berry, Early Interventionist FAX: Martha Healey Nelson, Early Interventionist Mary Coogan, Early Interventionist Lois Keiser, Medical Social Worker William Allen, Community Resource Parent Windsor/South Region Betty Kinsman, Director Springfield Area Parent Child Ctr 2 Main Street N. Springfield, VT Chris Mueller, Early Interventionist FITP: Hope Charkin, Medical Social Worker FAX Mary Alberty, Early Interventionist Nancy Warneke, Early Interventionist Sherry Hatt, Community Resource Parent State Administrative Office: Family, Infant & Toddler Program of Vermont Department For Children and Families Helen Keith, Director ( ) 2 North [email protected] 103 S. Main Street Waterbury VT Kathy Boulanger - ( ) [email protected] Jane Ross-Allen - ( ) FAX: [email protected] Maureen Sullivan - ( ) [email protected] Terri Edgerton ( ) [email protected] Lianne Petrocelli ( ) [email protected] Sue Markley ( ) [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 25

29 VERMONT INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL The Vermont Interagency Coordinating Council (VICC) is a governorappointed council required under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The function of the VICC is to advise and assist the co-lead agencies (the Agency of Human Services and the Department of Education) in: The identification of sources of fiscal and other support services; The assignment of financial responsibility to the appropriate agency; The promotion of interagency agreements; The preparation of applications and amendments there to; The preparation and submission of an annual report to the Governor and the U.S. Secretary of Education. Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 26

30 Vermont's Interagency Coordinating Council August 2008 Parent Representatives James Austin (6/30/10) Monica Esch (6/30/10) 15 Center Bay Road 5675 Vermont Route 12 Alburg, VT W. Brookfield VT Hm# Erinleigh Hand (6/30/10) 203 Berlin Street Montpelier, VT Hm# State Agency Wendy Davis, M.D. Tracy Wells VT Dept. of Health Vermont Health Care Administration 108 Cherry Street 89 Main Street, Drawer 20 PO Box 70 Montpelier, VT Burlington, VT Residence - Barre Wk# [email protected] [email protected] Melissa Bailey, Director Wendy Ross - Ad Hoc VT Dept. of Mental Health VT Dept of Education 108 Cherry Street 120 State Street Burlington, VT Montpelier, VT Wk# Wk# [email protected] [email protected] Kate Rogers Karen Shea Barton VT Dept of Education DCF Family Services 120 State Street Osgood 2 Montpelier, VT South Main Street Wk: Waterbury, VT [email protected] Wk: [email protected] Danielle Howes CDD 2 North 103 South Main Street 103 South Main Street Waterbury, VT Waterbury, VT Stella Bukanc Economic Services Division DCF Wk: Wk: [email protected] [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 27

31 Private Providers Catherine Burns Linda Michniewicz Washington County MH NEKCA Headstart Children, Youth and Families 191 High Street 260 Beckley Hill Road Barton, VT Barre, VT WK# Wk: Elaine Carpenter Michele LaRouche Program Coordinator FITP Director of Early Education & Elementary 27 Lower Newton Street Special Services St. Albans, VT Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union Wk: Court Drive Brandon, VT Wk: x 20 [email protected] Liz Jordan-Shook Program Director - FITP Parent to Parent 600 Blair park Road, Suite 240 Williston, VT Wk# [email protected] Public Awareness and Education Susan Ryan Connie Curtin University of Vermont Vermont Parent Information Center Ctr. on Disability & Community Inclusion 600 Blair Park Road, Suite 301 Mann Hall - 3 rd Floor Williston, VT Colchester Avenue Wk: Burlington, VT [email protected] Wk# [email protected] Legislative Representatives Vacant Family, Infant and Toddler Program Contacts Helen Keith, Director Maureen Sullivan DCF - 2 North DCF - 2 North 103 South Main Street 103 South Main Street Waterbury, VT Waterbury, VT / [email protected] [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 28

32 Family, Infant and Toddler Project Contacts (cont.) Kathy Boulanger Terri Edgerton DCF - 2 North DCF - 2 North 103 South Main Street 103 South Main Street Waterbury, VT Waterbury, VT / Wk: [email protected] [email protected] Jane Ross-Allen Lianne Petrocelli DCF - 2 North DCF - 2 North 103 South Main Street 103 South Main Street Waterbury, VT Waterbury, VT [email protected] [email protected] Sue Markley DCF 2 North 103 S. Main Street Waterbury, VT Wk: [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 29

33 HEAD START Each of Vermont s seven regional, federally funded Head Start programs provides education, health, nutrition, community and social services to lowincome children (ages 3-5) and their families. Parent partnership is a cornerstone of the program. Three Vermont Head Start programs also serve children from birth to age three with Early Head Start. Head Start Programs include mental health services, and services for children with disabilities. State HS Collaboration Offices Agency of Human Services 103 Main Street Waterbury, VT KC Whitely [email protected] Janice Stockman 36 Park Place Brattleboro, VT [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 30

34 Head Start Programs 2009 Program Name Contact Person NEKCA/Child & Family Dev. Program Linda Michniewicz, Director (North East Kingdom Community Action) 191 High Street Dianne Carter, Assistant Director Barton VT or Julie Lamoureux, Adm. Svcs. Manager Champlain Valley Head Start Paul Behrman, Director 431 Pine Street Suite 212 Burlington VT Paula Irish, Assoc Director Missy Lawlor, Admin. Manager FAX C.V.C.A.C. Head Start Marianne Miller, Director (Central Vermont Community Action) 195 US Route Berlin Connie Zwick, Assoc. Director Barre, VT [email protected] Lynne Messier, Lead Team Manager [email protected] or Brenda Prive, Admin. Manager Fax [email protected] Rutland County Head Start Dick Courcelle, Director PO Box 222 [email protected] Rutland, VT Tina Harvey, Administrative Assistant Fax [email protected] Bennington County Head Start Betsy Rathbun-Gunn, Director United Children's Services [email protected] PO Box 588 Bennington, VT Lisa Biddle, Admin. Coordinator [email protected] Fax Windsor County Head Start Lori Canfield, Director (Southeastern VT Community Action) [email protected] 107 Park Street Suite 1 Heather Frye, Admin. Assistant Springfield, VT [email protected] Fax Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 31

35 Program Name Contact Person Early Education Services Debra Gass, Executive Director Brattleboro Town SD Windham County Head Start & Early Head Start Programs 130 Birge Street Wendy Mullen, Fiscal Director Brattleboro VT Fax State Head Start Collaboration Offices K.C. Whiteley, Director Agency of Human Services 103 South Main Street Waterbury VT Park Place Fax Brattleboro, VT , Fax: Park Place Janice Stockman, Project Coordinator Brattleboro VT Fax Jill Spiro, Project Coordinator Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 32

36 PARENT CHILD CENTERS The 16 parent child centers in Vermont (some are called family centers) form a network and share the common goal of enhancing the well being of children and families through coordinated services that are responsive to families needs. Parent child centers are often the settings for childcare resource & referral programs, the local Family, Infant, Toddler Project, Early Education Initiative program, Building Bright Futures Direct Services, and other programs. Some also operate licensed early childhood programs and/or play groups on site. Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 33

37 Parent/Child Centers 2009 Name Address Directors Addison County Parent PO Box 646 Sue Harding (Co-Director) Child Center 126 Monroe Street Middlebury, VT Fax Donna Bailey (Co-Director) Champlain Islands Parent Child Center 22 Lake Street Alburg, VT Lynn Murray (Management Consultant) Fax Family Center of 130 Fisher Pond Road Elizabeth King Northwestern Vermont St. Albans, VT Direct Front Desk Fax The Family Center of 383 Sherwood Drive Lee Lauber Washington County Montpelier, VT Fax The Family Place 319 US Route 5 South Elaine Guenet Norwich, VT Fax [email protected] Lamoille Family Center 480 Cady's Falls Road David Connor Morrisville, VT Fax [email protected] Lund Family Center PO Box 4009 Kim Coe 76 Glen Road Burlington, VT Fax [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 34

38 Name Address Directors VNA/Family and 1110 Prim Road Toki Eley Children s Services Colchester, VT The Janet S. Munt Fax Fax Family Room [email protected] Milton Family PO Box 619 Brett Chornyak Community Center Milton, VT Fax [email protected] NEKCA/Parent Child 32 Central Street Laura Jacoby Center North Newport, VT Fax [email protected] NECKA/Parent Child 115 Lincoln Street Jan Rossier Center South St. Johnsbury, VT Fax [email protected] Orange County Parent/Child Center c/o The Chelsea Playschool Mary Ellen Otis 361 VT Route Chelsea, VT Fax [email protected] Rutland County 61 Pleasant Street Nan Josephson Parent/Child Center Rutland, VT Fax [email protected] Springfield Area 2 Main Street Betty Kinsman Parent/Child Center N. Springfield, VT Fax [email protected] Sunrise Family PO Box 1517 Linda Dean-Farrar Resource Center 238 Union Street Bennington, VT Fax [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 35

39 Name Address Directors Windham County/ 130 Birge Street Debra Gass Early Ed. Services Brattleboro, VT Fax State Level Contacts Child Development 103 South Main Street David Baker Division (Dept. for 2 North Grants Administrator Children & Families) Waterbury, VT Fax [email protected] Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 36

40 CHILD DEVELOPMENT DIVISION The Child Development Division s mission is to promote the development of a comprehensive childcare system, which enhances the wholesome growth, and educational development of children. The primary goal of the Child Development Division is to increase the availability of safe, affordable, high quality childcare programs in Vermont. This is done by developing and supporting services such as: The Child Care Financial Assistance Program; Children s Integrated Services; Child Care Licensing for Registered Homes and Licensed Centers; Protective Services Child Care; Family Support Child Care; Training and Technical Assistance to Child Care Providers; Grants for development and improvement of early childhood development, family support, and school age programs; Mini-grant for enhancing quality to child care programs; Consolidated Grants for Parent Child Centers; Grants for Resource and Referral; The Consumer Concern Line. Child Development Division/Dept. for Children & Families Kathleen Eaton Paterson, Assistant Director Child Development Division Dept. for Children & Families 103 Main Street Waterbury, VT CONSUMER CONCERN LINE Child Development Division Program Units and Mangers Child Care Licensing Child Financial Assistance Children s Integrated Services Systems Development Unit Workforce Development & Quality Enhancement Amy Darley Carmen Mentasti Sue Schmidt K.C. Whiteley Jan Walker Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 37

41 Child Development Division Child Care Resource and Referral 2009 Region Address Contact Information Barre District Family Center of Washington Cty Sherwood Drive Fax Montpelier, VT Bennington District Bennington Cty. Child Care (referral) 1522 East Road Fax Bennington, VT (subsidy) Brattleboro District Windham Child Care Association (referral) 30 Birge Street (subsidy) Brattleboro, VT Burlington District Child Care Resource (ref. & sub.) 181 Commerce Street Fax Williston, VT Middlebury District Addison County Community Child Care Support Services (referral & subsidy) Mary Johnson Children's Center Fax PO Box 609 Water Street Middlebury, VT Morrisville District Lamoille Family Center Cady's Falls Road (referral & subsidy) Morrisville, VT Fax Newport District NECKA/Parent Child Ctr. North Central Street (referral & subsidy) Newport, VT Fax Orange/North Windsor Child Care Project (referral) 17 1/2 Lebanon Street, Suite Hanover, NH The Family Place (subsidy) 319 US Route 5 South Norwich, VT Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 38

42 Region Address Contact Information Rutland District Vermont Achievement Center (referral) 88 Park Street (subsidy) Rutland, VT Fax Springfield District Springfield Area Parent Child Ctr (sub & ref) 2 Main Street North Springfield, VT Fax St Albans District The Family Center (sub & ref) 130 Fisher Pond Road St Albans, VT Fax St Johnsbury Umbrella (referral) 970 Memorial Drive (subsidy) St Johnsbury, VT Fax Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 39

43 Child and Adult Care Food Program 2009 Program Address Contact Person Bennington-Rutland 60 Central Street Pam Covell Opportunity Council Rutland, VT x 135 Fax Central VT Community 195 US Route 302-Berlin Patrice Siergiey Action Council Barre, VT Fax Child Care Resource 28 Commerce Street Anna Graham Williston, VT x 32 Fax Northwestern Counseling 27 Lower Newton Street Ellie Gilman & Support Services St Albans, VT x 225 Fax Lamoille County Family Center 480 Cady's Falls Road Morrisville, VT Deborah Coccoli x 149 Fax Mary Johnson Child Ctr. 81 Water Street Susan Pidgeon Middlebury, VT Fax Windham County 130 Birge Street Grace Esdon Childcare Association Brattleboro, VT x 315 Fax Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 40

44 FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES There are a variety of resources, which provide a range of family support services in the State. Some of the primary resources that employ trained support staff include: Autism Information Center Disability Law Project I-Team NERRC Prevent Child Abuse Vermont Vermont Family Network Center VT Federation of Families for Children s Mental Health All of these services have the capacity to provide support services to families regardless of where they reside in the state. Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 41

45 Family Support Services Family Programs 2009 Name of Program Address Executive Directors Autism Information Center Autism Society of Vermont Lisa Lawlor PO Box WRJ, VT Disabilities Law Project 57 North Main Street Nancy Breiden Rutland, VT I-Team UVM/CDCI Susan Ryan Mann Hall - 3 rd Floor Colchester Avenue Burlington, VT [email protected] NERRC 20 Winter Sport Lane Kristin Reedy Williston, VT [email protected] Prevent Child Abuse Vermont PO Box 829 Linda Johnson Montpelier, VT children [email protected] Vermont Family Network 600 Blair Park Road Barbara Wagner Center (VPIC) Suite / Williston, VT [email protected] VT Federation of Families for 95 Main Street Kathleen Holsopple Children's Mental Health Waterbury, VT [email protected] Cindy Marshall, Asst. Director [email protected] (families only) Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 42

46 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES Vermont Department of Health The Vermont Department of Health provides a range of services to children and families including immunizations, lead testing, breastfeeding information and support, nutrition services through WIC, outreach for Medicaid/Dr. Dynasaur, and screening and referral for many health and social services in the community. VNA Home Health Services VNA Health Systems of Vermont is a network of Vermont s 12 not-for-profit home health agencies and visiting nurse associations which provides home visiting nursing, nutritional, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, and speech and language services to children with serious health conditions and disabilities, children with developmental delays, and children who are victims of substance abuse, domestic violence and abuse or neglect. The scope and intensity of services each agency provides varies throughout the state. Children with Special Health Needs (CSHN) The Vermont Department of Health s program for Children with Special Health Needs (CSHN) provides comprehensive, family-centered services to children with chronic or disabling conditions, including developmental and behavioral delay. Services include specialty clinics held around the state, care coordination services, family support assistance and limited financial assistance for authorized medical services. CSHN is also the administrative agency for the Family, Infant and Toddler Program of Vermont (FITP). CSHN services are available to Vermont residents, age birth to 21 with some exceptions. FITP services are limited to the birth-to-three population. For general questions, to inquire about eligible conditions or to make a referral, contact CSHN/FITP at Call toll-free from within Vermont at Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 43

47 Vermont Health Department District Offices 2007 Name of Region Address District Director Barre Region VT Dept of Health Jeff Hunsberger McFarland Office Building Perry Street Suite Barre, VT Fax Bennington Region VT Dept of Health Marcia Russo 324 Main Street, Suite Bennington, VT Fax Brattleboro Region VT Dept of Health Vacant 232 Main Street, Suite Brattleboro, VT Fax Burlington Region VT Dept of Health Nancy Menard 1193 North Avenue Suite Burlington VT Fax Middlebury Region VT Dept of Health Moira Cook 700 Exchange Street Suite Middlebury, VT Fax Morrisville Region VT Dept of Health Linda North 63 Professional Drive Suite Morrisville, VT Fax Newport Region VT Dept of Health Ann Creaven 100 Main Street, Suite Newport, VT Fax Rutland Region VT Dept of Health Mary Lou Bolt 300 Asa Bloomer State Office Bldg Rutland, VT Fax Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 44

48 Name of Region Address District Director St Albans Region VT Dept of Health Judy Ashley-McLaughlin 20 Houghton Street, Suite St. Albans, VT Fax St. Johnsbury Region VT Dept of Health Darlene Ahrens 67 Eastern Avenue Suite St. Johnsbury, VT Fax Springfield Region VT Dept of Health Rebecca Thomas 100 Mineral Street, Suite Springfield, VT Fax White River Junction VT Dept of Health Darlene Ahrens 266 Holiday Drive, Suite White River Jct., VT Fax Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 45

49 Home Health Agencies of Vermont 2009 Name & Agency Address Contact Information Addison County PO Box Home Health & Hospice Middlebury, VT Fax Caledonia Home Health 161 Sherman Drive Care & Hospice St. Johnsbury, VT Fax Central Vermont Home 600 Granger Road Health & Hospice Barre, VT I & R FAX Admin. Fax Franklin County Home 3 Home Health Circle, Suite Health Agency St. Albans, VT Fax Lamoille Home Health 54 Farr Avenue & Hospice Morrisville, VT I&R Fax H.R. Fax Manchester Health Services PO Box Manchester Center, VT Fax Orleans, Essex VNA 46 Lakemont Road & Hospice Newport, VT Fax Rutland Area Visiting Nurse PO Box Association & Hospice Rutland, VT Fax Visiting Nurse Association of Vermont and New Hampshire Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of SVHC 66 Benmont Ave.,Suite 6 West Lebanon, NH Benmont Ave., Suite 17 Bennington, VT Fax Visiting Nurse Association 1110 Prim Road Suite Colchester, VT Fax or Fax Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 46

50 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES Division of Disability and Aging Services (DDAS) is responsible for all community-based long-term care services for older Vermonters, individuals with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries and physical disabilities. The Division contracts with a variety of local private non-profit service providers to provide services and supports to an estimated 15,000 older Vermonters and people with disabilities. The Division also provides direct supports through the Office of Public Guardian. State of Vermont Division of Disability and Aging Services Weeks Building- 103 South Main Street Waterbury, VT Joan Senecal, Commissioner Lorraine Wargo, Director of Division of Disability and Aging Services Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 47

51 Developmental Services Providers 2009 Region Program Name/Address Contact Information Counseling Service of Addison County Addison Cty 109 Catamount Park Middlebury, VT Addison/Rutland Counties Orange/Washington Counties Specialized Community Care, Inc PO Box Orchard Terrace Park East Middlebury, VT Upper Valley Services, Inc. 267 Waits River Road Bradford, VT Prince Street, Suite Randolph, VT PO Box Moretown, VT Bennington County Caledonia/Essex/Orleans Counties United Counseling Service Of Bennington County 100 Ledge Hill Drive PO Box 588 Bennington, VT Northeast Kingdom Human Services PO Box Duchess Street Newport, VT P.O. Box Portland Street St. Johnsbury, VT Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 48

52 Region Program Name/Address Contact Information Chittenden County Champlain Community Services, Inc Troy Avenue Suite 1 Colchester, VT Howard Center, Inc So. Winooski Avenue Burlington, VT Essex/Orleans/Caledonia Counties Northeast Kingdom Human Services PO Box Duchess Street Newport, VT Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, VT Franklin/Grand Isle County Northwestern Counseling & Support Services 107 Fisher Pond Road St. Albans, VT Lake Road St. Albans, VT Lamoille County Lamoille County Mental Health Brooklyn Street Morrisville, VT Lamoille/Washington Counties Sterling Area Services, Inc. 109 Professional Drive Morrisville, VT Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 49

53 Region Program Name/Address Contact Information Orange/Washington Upper Valley Services, Inc Counties 267 Waits River Road Bradford, VT Prince Street, Suite Randolph, VT PO Box Moretown, VT Orleans/Caledonia/Essex Counties Northeast Kingdom Human Services PO Box Duchess Street Newport, VT Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, VT Rutland County Community Access Program South Main Street Rutland, VT Washington County Orange/Washington Counties Community Developmental Services 50 Granview Drive Barre, VT Upper Valley Services, Inc. 267 Waits River Road Bradford, VT Prince Street, Suite Randolph, VT PO Box Moretown, VT Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 50

54 Region Program Name/Address Contact Information Windham/Windsor Health Care & Rehabilitation Counties Services of Southeastern VT 12 Church Street Bellows Falls, VT Lincoln Street, Inc River Street Springfield, VT Fairview Street Brattleboro, VT River Street Springfield, VT P.O. Box School Street Hartford VT River Street Windsor, VT Windham/ Bennington Counties Families First P.O. Box 939 Wilmington, VT Windsor County Lincoln Street, Inc River Street Springfield, VT Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 51

55 EARLY CHILDHOOD & FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH (ECFMH) Formerly known as CUPS from the Children s UPstream Services Federal grant project. The grant expanded community based mental health services to enhance the well-being of children under the age of six who are experiencing a severe emotional disturbance and their families. Early Childhood & Family Mental Health services have been sustained by the Vermont Legislature and are the shared responsibility of the Child Development Division of the Department for Children and Families, and the Department of Mental Health. Services provided in the 12 regions of the state include: Intervention Services- crisis outreach, case management, psychotherapy, behavioral intervention, community integration and/or respite care; Consultation for child care and other direct services providers as well as for families; and Training for parents and a range of providers about early childhood and family mental health issues. Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 52

56 Early Childhood & Family Mental Health Designated Agency Regional Contact List 2009 Region ECFMH /Fax Barre Michael Curtis Children, Youth, and Family Services of Washington County Mental Health 260 Beckley Hill Road Barre, VT Maria D'Haene Children, Youth & Family Services Washington County Mental Health (address same as above) Bennington Lorna Mattern United Counseling Services of Bennington County PO Box 588 Bennington, VT Pat Grimsey ECFMH Coordinator (address same as above) Brattleboro William Shakespeare HCRS of Southeastern VT X Fairview Street Brattleboro, VT David Bayer Infant-Child Guidance Program x 165 Early Education Services 122 Bridge Street Brattleboro, VT Burlington Catherine Simonson [email protected] Howard Center for Human Services Pine Street Burlington, VT 5401 Gail Rafferty [email protected] Early Childhood Programs Director Howard Center (address same as above) Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 53

57 Region ECFMH /Fax Middlebury Cheryl Huntley Counseling Services of Addison Cty x Main Street Middlebury, VT Sue Harding [email protected] Addison County Parent Child Ctr PO Box 646 Middlebury, VT Morrisville Jim MacDonald [email protected] Lamoille County Mental Health Washington Highway Morrisville, VT Cindy Olsen [email protected] ECFMH Coordinator (same address as above) Newport Carol Boucher [email protected] Northeast Kingdom Human Services PO Box 724 Newport, VT Karen Hack [email protected] ECFMH Supervisor (same address as above) N. Springfield William Shakespeare [email protected] HCRS of Southeastern VT x Fairview Street Brattleboro, VT Teresa Butler [email protected] HCRS Of Southern Vermont x River Street Springfield, VT Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 54

58 Region ECFMH /Fax Randolph John Acker Clara Martin Center PO Box G Randolph, VT Mary Ellen Otis Executive Director Orange County Parent Child Ctr. 361 Vermont Route 110 Chelsea, VT [email protected] Rutland Doug Norford. Children's Director [email protected] Rutland County MH Services Child, Family & Community Program PO Box 222 Rutland, VT Lauren Norford [email protected] Early Childhood Programs Director x 400 Rutland County Mental Health Child, Family & Community Program 10 Engrem Avenue Rutland, VT St. Albans Todd Bauman [email protected] Northwestern Counseling & Support Fisher Pond Road St. Albans, VT Pam Hunt [email protected] Family Center of Northwestern VT Fisher Pond Road St. Albans, VT St. Johnsbury Carol Boucher [email protected] Northeast Kingdom Human Services PO Box 368 St. Johnsbury, VT Karen Hack [email protected] ECFMH Supervisor (same address as above) Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 55

59 Region ECFMH /Fax White River Jct. William Shakespeare HCRS of Southeastern VT x Fairview Street Brattleboro, VT Caleb Shepherd [email protected] School ECFMH Supervisor x 4112 Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern VT 49 School Street Hartford, VT Elaine Guenet [email protected] The Family Place U.S. Route 5 South Norwich, VT Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 56

60 EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM What is the Even Start Program? Even Start is a federally funded program that integrates adult education, parenting education, and early childhood education into a comprehensive family literacy program that breaks the intergenerational cycle of poverty and low literacy. Even Start programs offer educational services primarily to parents and children from birth through age seven. Families are selected for participation in Even Start based on their level of economic and educational needs. Even Start builds on existing high quality adult, early childhood, and parenting services to provide family centered programming of sufficient duration and intensity to support high educational achievements and economic self sufficiency. How does Even Start Work? Even Start provides comprehensive education services to improve children's academic success and increase parents' economic opportunities by: Helping children to reach their full potential as learners Providing adult education for parents Helping parents to become full partners in their children's education Program services are designed to build on existing community resources to offer educational and support services that help parents and children learn and succeed together. The following Even Start program services are integrated, distinguishing Even Start from other educational programs. Early Childhood & School Age Education Developmentally appropriate education services are designed to prepare children for successful entry into kindergarten and school programs. Adult Education High quality instructional services address basic skills, English as a second language, or the acquisition of secondary credentials such as the GED or the Adult Diploma Parenting Education High quality parenting training focuses on helping parents be the primary teachers and full partners in their children's education Interactive Parent and Child Activities Integrated into adult and parenting education programs, PACT time offers interactive literacy activities for parents and their children. Home based instruction is an important part of Even Start services. These visits support the transfer of learning from the other program components to the daily lives of the families. Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 57

61 Even Start Family Literacy Programs 2009 Even Start Phone Barre Even Start Phone x118 Stephanie Rubin, Coordinator Fax Brook Street Family Literacy Center 45 Brook Street [email protected] Barre, VT Lamoille Valley Even Start Phone x 217 Tracy Collier, Coordinator Fax (unavailable) Lamoille Valley Even Start 197 Harrel Street [email protected] Morrisville, VT Rutland Region Even Start Phone Nan Josephson, CEO Fax Julie Johnston, Coordinator Rutland County Parent Child Center [email protected] 61 Pleasant Street [email protected] Rutland, VT Vermont s Early Childhood Education Resources Directory (May 2009) 58