State of Vermont Organizations

 

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)

www.vthighwaysafety.com                                                                                

Information on child passenger safety.

 

Lactation Consultants in Vermont

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.

 

Lund Family Center                                                                            802-864-7467

www.lundfamilycenter.org                                                        or 800-639-1741

A parent/child center serving pregnant and parenting teens, individuals, and families.

 

Northern New England Poison Center                                               800-222-1222

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 Vermont families that provides confidential information and referral to vital community resources.  Helpline staff are available Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

 

Parent-to-Parent of Vermont                                                                       802-746-5290

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)

www.pcavt.org

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

http://healthvermont.gov

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.

 

Vermont Network Against                                                   Domestic 800-228-7395
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
                                   Sexual 800-489-7273

www.vtnetwork.org

Counseling, support services, shelter for battered women.

 

Vermont Parent Information Center                                                  802-876-5315

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.