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Family Education Program
The parent education program provides one-on-one
support, as well as parenting groups, covering such topics as child safety, self-esteem, child development, child abuse and
communication, in addition to issues identified by the participant. All parent groups
are open to the public.
One-to-one interventions are based on each family's
needs. The goal is to help parents learn coping skills, specific parenting skills and a way to deal with high stress situations.
Referrals to this program are made by a community
screening team. Families in need can be referred to the screening team by anyone, such as school personnel, OR families
may self-refer.
 
Reach Up
Reach Up is a required program for recipients of
cash assistance from the Department of Economic Services. Case managers help participants of this program:
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take charge of their lives
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find out what it is they want and begin to get it
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discover their talents and interests
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further their education
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train for the job they want
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get work experience
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get a good job that is right for them!
A Reach Up worker will be able to help every step of
the way, and can help participants develop personal strengths to solve problems, make decisions and work toward their job
goals!
Healthy Babies, Kids & Families This is a voluntary program for pregnant women, their families and babies and part of "Children's
Integrated Services" working closely with partners such as the Visiting Nurses Alliance, Famly, Infant & Toddler
Program, HCRS and the VT. Department of Heatlh. Our mission is to help you find high quality care & support services in your community. Enrolling is easy - the program is part of the health insurance benefits that come with Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur
and is: a statewide coordinated effort designed to improve the health of women & infants receiving Medicaid designed to fill gaps & provide accessibility in health care coverage voluntary and free to all participatns who choose the visits
PIRC
Parent Information &
Resource of Vermont This
is a project that provides support, information & training across Vermont to parents & educators. PIRC Vermont's
purpose is to help children of all ages succeed in school We do this by helping families from all walks of life to actively
participate in their child's education and by supporting schools in their efforts to build strong partnerships with parents.
Job Coaching This program is designed to provide participants with a realistic picture of how
well their work skills & habits match prevailing workplace norms, an estimation of how long it would take to secure a
high school diploma or equivalent when such a credential is needed or desired, and evaluation of life and planning skills
that support successful transitions from welfare to work and when appropriate, assesses whether or not they have the academic
skills to successfuly compete in their chosen field.
GOALS
OF THE MAKING IT WORK PROGRAM:
Another Chance
This innovative program offers
a friendly and supportive atmosphere in which pregnant and parenting teens can acquire their high school diploma or their
GED.
We provide:
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on-site academic instruction
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parenting skills and training
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supportive resources for continuing education
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creative activities and fun
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job skills training
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support groups for parents
This program is open to male and female teen parents
or parents-to-be. Our goal is to help parents learn - in all areas of life.
Child Care Support Services
NEKCA Child Care Support Services offers comprehensive
training to child care providers, child care referrals and consumer education to families and additionally, processes and
determines eligibility for child care subsidies.
We continue to coordinate professional development
opporutnities, provide a telephone "warm line" for provider support and assist new providers in starting their child care
programs. The child care referral service is available, at NO COST, to any parent who is seeking child care, and these
referrals are made within one business day. Referrals, not recommendations, are given. Parents are offered child care
consumer education to assist them with becoming wise consumers of child care.
Many parents are unaware
that they may be able to obtain help with child care costs, including those parents who are employed. NEKCA Child
Care Support Services is pleased to be a comprehensive child care office handling a wide range of child care needs for both
families and early care and school-age professionals.
Work Placement and Training Program
This program is designed to provide Economic Services,
Department of Labor and Voc-Rehab recipients with employment and training opportunities, fulfilling their work required hours.
On a daily basis we provide on-site realistic employment
tasks with continuity and emphasis on vigorous job search requirement goals. Throughout their enrollment, participants
learn technical, employment and essential workplace skills that are required in the work force.
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