Resources for Kinship Care Providers
Vermont Department for Children and Families:
- Contact Economic Services Division for food stamps or for financial, fuel or emergency housing assistance.
- Contact Child Development Division at 1-800-649-2642 to get an application for financial assistance for childcare.
- Contact Family Services Division to learn about caring for a child in DCF custody and about other financial resources that may be available to you.
- A Resource Guide for Kinship Caregivers
Vermont Kin as Parents (VKAP) is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting kin who are raising relative children. VKAP facilitates support groups and offers resources and referral services to caregivers. Call (802) 338-4725.
Respite Grants:
CVCOA offers a limited number of $100 respite grants to granddparents or other relative caregivers 55 years of age and older providing care for children 18 years of age or younger.
Grants can be used in-home respite with a sitter, child care outside the home (overnight), counsleing or support fees.
For more inofmration or to apply contact the Senior Helpline at 1-800-642-5119.
Support Groups:
Grandparents Raising Their Children's Children:
- Barre - First Wednesday of the month from 10 am - noon at the Barre Presbyterian Church
- Montpelier - Second Thursday of the month 6 - 8 pm at Bethany church. Childcare provided.
- Waterbury - Third Tuesday of the month 6-8 pm
For more information contact the Grandparent Support Project at 802-476-1480 x 364.
Websites:
AARP Grandparent Support Center
