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 or visit www.brightfuturesinfo.org
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.
Vermont Kin as Parents, known as VKAP, is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting kin who are raising relative children. VKAP facilitates support groups andoffers resources and referral services to caregivers. Call (802) 338-4725.
Support Groups:
Grandparents Raising Their Children's Children - Washington County
Montpelier - Second Tuesday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Bethnay church. Childcare provided.
Waterbury - Third Tuesday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Wesley Methodist Church. Light refreshments and childcare provided.
Williamstown - First Wednesday of the month fro 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Childcare provided.
Woodbury - Fourth Monday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in Woodbury Community Room. Childcare and snacks provided.
For more information, call Evelyn Sawyer at 802-476-1480.
Lamoille Valley Kin as Parents - Morrisville
Second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 6:00 to 7:30 pm . Dinner and childcare provided.For more information, call Lamoille Family Center at 802-888-5229.
Websites:
AARP Grandparent Support Center
