News and Events

This Sunday is the Covered Bridges Half Marathon! The Family Place team has been working hard both training for the race and raising pledges in support of The Family Place. So far we've raised over $9,000! As a thank you to our runners we're giving them TFP T-shirts and sports bags filled with treats from Red Kite Candy of Thetford, Vermont and Yummy Yammy of Norwich, Vermont. A huge thank you to both...

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 WIC is holding four free dental clinics at their White River Junction, Vt., office: Wednesday, June 6 Monday, June 11 Monday, July 9 Wednesday, July 18 All clinics clinics are held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dental assessments, fluoride varnish, and oral health education will be offered. All appointments are held on a walk-in basis and are offered to children enrolled in WIC. Dental care...

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One of the worksites in our Families Learning Together program is the commercial kitchen where participants learn how to prepare delicious, nutritious food for themselves and their families. Our Kitchen Supervisor, Margo, who is also a well-known fixture at a popular local restaurant, EBAs, had the inspired idea of hosting an Iron Chef competition for the women. They all agreed to make tappas...

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Toddler Tales! A fun, informative and practical workshop to bring parents of toddlers together. Thursday, May 31st 6-7:30 p.m. at The Family Place 319 US Route 5 South Norwich, VT 05055 ~ No registration fee ~ Childcare provided ~ Light supper for big and little people Topics: ~ Get ready, get set, GO! - A brief overview of Toddler Development. ~ The "People Puzzle" - Temperament and Personality; what...

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