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Information: Helping Children Post-Irene

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

This link from the Vermont Family Network is a great resource for parents looking to help their children through the aftermath of Hurricane Irene: http://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/2011/09/hurricane-irene-resources/

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Information: Windham County School District Bus Schedule

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

Windham County parents contact local schools with any additional questions. The bus revised bus schedule is available in the link below: https://sites.google.com/a/windhamcentral.org/home/for-parents/bus-schedules

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Toys/Kids Items Needed

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

Child Care Resource is looking for toys and other children related items to restock damaged day cares. Call for drop off locations: (802) 863-3367

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Help Provide Free Breakfast for Kids

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

by Vermont Department of Education on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 2:34pm The majority of students who attend Leland and Gray live in towns hard-hit by Tropical Storm Irene. These include Brookline, Dover, Jamaica, Marlboro, Newfane, Stratton, and Wardsboro. Leland … Continue reading →

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Book Donations Needed: West Hartford

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

All of the books in the lower level of the West Hartford Library- including the entire children’s collection -and many on the main floor were destroyed. The Norwich Bookstore is organizing books and funds to deliver replacement books as soon … Continue reading →

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Information on WIC

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

http://governor.vermont.gov/blog-wic-vermont If you are receiving WIC and need to update your information as a result of Irene or know a family that may now be eligible, there is a streamlined process for managing those applications at the link above.

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Helping Children Cope with Disaster

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

I am a clinical social worker and the co-director of the Vermont Child Trauma Collaborative a grant funded project between SAMHSA and the Department of Mental Health. We are affiliated with the National Traumatic Stress Network, which is a SAMHSA … Continue reading →

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Help Needed (Childcare): Waterbury

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

Local teachers are organizing babysitting for volunteers and families affected by Irene. Childcare will be provided at Northwest Elementary School gym on Pierpoint Ave. on Saturday (9/3) from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please provide you child or children with … Continue reading →

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Help Needed: Brattleboro

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

Three nights a week, the Brattleboro Boys & Girls Club provides dinner to 60 to 80 area youth. Due to Sunday’s storm, the 1st floor of their building (17 Flat St) has been destroyed – this includes their kitchen. The … Continue reading →

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Resource for Children with Special Needs

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

Here’s a link regarding helping children with special needs during a crisis situation. It focuses on how adults can anticipate and respond to children’s reactions. This is from the National Association of School Psychologists website. http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/specpop_general.aspx

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