Adult Basic Education ABE offers an adult high school completion program or equivalency certification. Generally, adults successfully completing their individualized learning plans are well prepared for technical programs or post secondary (college); there is no charge for ABE services 334-2839

Breastfeeding Resources         Vermont Department of Health  (802) 334-6707 or 1-800-952-2945 Maternal &  Child Health Department North Country Hospital (802) 334-3245

Children’s Integrated Services Team                           2-1-1 CIS helps families with questions or concerns about their pregnancy or young child by providing child development & family support services previously offered by 3 separate programs:          Healthy Babies, Kids & Families (HBKF) in-home nursing and family support services.-          Family, Infant & Toddler Program (FITP) resources and services for families of children birth to three who have questions about their children's development. Children’s UPstream Services (CUPS) provides consultation & case management to families with children 0 - six who are experiencing challenging emotional & behavioral issues.

Domestic Violence – UMBRELLA North                     334-0148 Umbrella offers supportive programming in two areas: the Domestic and Sexual Violence Program and Kingdom Child Care Connection for child care referral in Caledonia & southern Essex Counties

Economic Services Division                                      334-6504 Administers several state and federal programs that help individuals & families meet their basic financial needs.

Head Start, Early Head Start and Vt. Family Matters (VFM)   525-3362   (Orleans County)  With parent involvement as a cornerstone, Head Start offers a program that includes child development, health & nutrition and services for family and community partnerships. Head Start serves children ages 3 to 5.  Early Head Start offers individual attention & home visits for you & your child. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and appropriate activities to use with your child.  Early Head Start serves children from prenatal to age 3. Vt. Family Matters is relationship skills education that utilizes Dr. John Gottman’s Loving Couples, Loving Children curriculum.

Northeast Kingdom Human Services, Inc.                 334-6744; 748-3181 Provides mental health, substance abuse and developmental disabilities services for children and adults in the Northeast Kingdom.

NEKCA Parent Child Center                                      334-4072 The Parent Child Center collaborates with other community service providers to offer assistance with locating & paying for childcare, play groups, in-home family support, Another Chance high school education program for teen parents, and work readiness skills.       See   www.nekca-pccnorth.org for activities for families

Parent Information Resource Center                        (800)-800-4005  Receive information and support around your child’s education • Learn how to communicate more effectively with teachers and principals • Get information about getting your child ready for school • Learn how to prepare for Parent/Teacher conferences.

Parenting Classes                                                      334-4371 For parents seeking strategies for managing challenging behavior in children of any age.

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England          334-5822 Planned Parenthood promotes a commonsense approach to women’s health and well-being, based on respect for each individual’s right to make informed, independent decisions about sex, health, and family planning.

RCT (Rural Community Transportation)                      748-8170  Main Number RCT provides free transportation to medical and WIC appointments for eligible participants.  One working day’s notice is needed & parents must provide car seats for their children.

Rocking Horse Circle of Support                               334-4371 The Rocking Horse Learning Circle addresses issues like nurturing ourselves & our families, looking at how substances impact our children & families, improving family communication, making healthy friendships, enhancing parenting skills, developing healthy habits and self-confidence.

Safe Kids Vermont                                                    1-800-Tot-Seat Safe Kids Vermont works to prevent accidental childhood injury, the leading killer of children 14 and under; call for information about proper seat installment.

Smoking Cessation                                                     1-800-Quit-Now/334-3208 When you're ready to quit for good, the right support can make all the difference.  Get group or one-on-one coaching locally at North Country Hospital.

Vermont Family Network                                           (802) 873-4576   Provides information, support and advocacy to empower families, children, and adults who have, or are at risk for special needs to be be effective advocates for their health, education and well-being.

WIC                                                                           334-6707/www.healthvermont.gov WIC is the special supplemental food program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC is for eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, new mothers and children up to the age of 5.

Additional services for children and families:  Child Abuse Hotline:               Early Childhood Programs for 3 – 5 yr. olds   1-800-649-5285                    CNSU (Lyndonville): 626-5525 Child Care Helpline:                    ECSU (Gilman/Concord): 684-3801   1-800-540-7942                     OSCU (Albany/Barton): 754-2225 Child Support Helpline:               NCSU (Island Pond, Newport, No. Troy, Derby) :   1-800-786-3214                                              334-5704                                               Fuel Assistance:                        Library story programs – see local library phone listings   1-800-479-6151                                   Newport Recreation Family Programs – 334-7325 3SquaresVT (Food Stamps):   1-800-287-0589                                    Health Insurance:   1-800-250-8427