Children and Families

Resources in Bennington and state-wide to help you

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This network of centers delivers a set of 8 Core Services,  including home visiting, early childhood services, parent education, playgroups, parent support groups, concrete supports, community development, and information and referral.

As Bennington County’s Parent Child Center we provide these services at no cost to the communities we serve. Programs include Child Care Financial Assistance Program, Child Care Referral, Children’s Integrated Services, Community Diaper Bank, Early Care & Education Program, Family Advocacy Program, Family Supportive Housing, Learning Together Program, Parent Education and Offerings,  Service Coordination for Families,  and Youth Development Program

https://sunrisepcc.com/

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GBCS Free Clinic , 121 Depot Street, Bennington VT 05201

https://gbicsbennington.org/programs/free-clinic

Children’s Integrated Services (VT Agency of Human Resources)

https://dcf.vermont.gov/services/cis

Green Mountain Pediatrics 

(802) 447-6057

SVMC Pediatrics

https://svmc.org/health-services/pediatrics

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UCS offers  a wide range of home- and community-based services designed to meet the unique needs of children and adolescents. By providing guidance, resources and a safe, welcoming environment, they encourage growth, development and overall well-being.

Their programs focus on promoting both physical and mental health while nurturing positive connections within families and communities. Through collaboration and compassionate care, they empower children and youth to thrive and reach their full potential.

https://www.ucsvt.org/programs/children-youth-and-family-services/

flower with words PAVE and two emergency hotline numbers

Project Against Violent Encounters (PAVE) is a non-profit agency that provides free and confidential services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in Bennington County. PAVE offers services to all victims and does not discriminate based on sex, gender, age, race, ethnic background, citizenship status, religion, disability  or sexual orientation.

In addition to an emergency hotline, they provide legal assistance, shelter and housing, family time, outreach and training.

https://pavebennington.org/

Colorful letter W and words Vermont Network

The Vermont Network is Vermont’s leading voice on domestic and sexual violence. Their members include 15 independent, non-profit organizations that provide domestic and sexual violence advocacy to survivors of violence in Vermont.

Working together, their network of organizations provides specialized care and services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking.

https://vtnetwork.org/

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Find community resources for people needing help with food, shelter, medical, financial or other assistance in Bennington. Click on the below for an interactive map with contact information.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1RRFaxZnhvO-bWc_3Qx8A4_IDH479VckQ&femb=1&ll=42.88539805258923%2C-73.1999703098894&z=13

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Find help and resources from the state, including Department for Children and Families, lists of Vermont Center for Crime victim services, legal rights of women in Vermont, domestic violence hotlines, confidential help and much more.

https://humanservices.vermont.gov/help-and-resources/domestic-violence

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Vermont 211 is a free and confidential service to find out about hundreds of important community resources, like emergency food and shelter, disability services, counseling, senior services, health care, child care, drug and alcohol programs, legal assistance, transportation agencies, educational and volunteer opportunities  and much more.

https://vermont211.org/

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