State of
Breastfeeding Clinic of VT 802-865-0001
Professional
breastfeeding help by lactation consultants.
Childcare Resource and Referral Center 802-863-3367
www.childcareresource.org or 800-339-3367
Provides information about child
care resources.
Governor’s Highway Safety Program 888-TOT-SEAT (868-7328)
Information on child passenger safety.
Lactation Consultants in
www.breastfeeding.com/directory/states/vermont.html
Lactation Resources of Vermont, Inc. Medela: 800-435-8316
http://together.net/~kbruce/kbbhome.html 802-878-6181
Lactation consultation and Medela electric breast pump rentals and equipment.
www.lundfamilycenter.org or 800-639-1741
A parent/child center serving
pregnant and parenting teens, individuals, and families.
24-hour-service. Provides information and literature.
Parents Assistance Line Dial 2-1-1 from any phone
www.vermont211.org or toll free(866) 652-4636
A state
wide helpline for
Parent-to-Parent
of
www.partoparvt.org or 800-800-4005
Support for families who have children with a chronic
illness or disability.
Parents Together 802-229-5724
www.pcavt.org or 800-CHILDREN (244-5373)
Parenting support groups, phone help,
parenting education, and referrals for those wishing to end a cycle of abuse in
their family. Offers self help groups, parents stress
phone line, and the Nurturing Program for parents and children.
Pregnancy Information Risk Service 1-800-531-9800
or 802-658-4310
Free telephone consultation and information on the use
and safety of drugs and other substances during pregnancy.
Prevent Child Abuse 800-CHILDREN (244-5373)
Support groups and education.
SIMON
Project—Sudden Infant Mourning Outreach Network
www.simonproject.org 802-635-7696
Information, resources,
and support for anyone who has experienced Sudden Infant Death (SIDS), Sudden
Unexplained Death of an infant (SUDI), or other pregnancy, infant or child
loss.
Vermont Department for Children and Families,
Child Development Division,
Prevention and Early Prevention 800-649-2642
www.dcf.state.vt.us/cdd/programs/prevention/index.html
1. Family,
Infant and Toddler Project of VT
Help for families of children with developmental
delays, birth to three years of age.
Support and information about services available.
2. Healthy
Babies, Kids & Families
Comprehensive health care, including
home visits, for pregnant women, infants, and children birth to age 6. This is a
benefit of Medicaid and Dr. Dynasuar health
insurance.
3. Children’s Upstream Services
(CUPS)
Community-based mental
health services to enhance the well-being of young children, and their
families, who are experiencing a severe emotional disturbance. Contact your local mental health
center for consultation about social-emotional-behavioral challenges posed by
children birth to age 6.
Vermont Department of Health 800-464-4343
Special Supplemental Nutrition
Program for Women, Infants and
Children (WIC). A nutrition and education program benefiting infants, children
under five, and pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women with low to
moderate incomes.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Sexual 800-489-7273
Counseling, support services,
shelter for battered women.
www.vtpic.com or 800-639-7170
Information and support for families of children with
special needs.
Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) 802-658-1900
www.vna-vermont.org or 800-427-1908
Provides prenatal and postpartum
evaluation and support, home visits, and parenting education.