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The Family Place delivers comprehensive programs designed to strengthen positive relationships, teach essential skills and promote enduring healthy growth for families with young children in the Upper Valley and surrounding communities.
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Our 14th Annual Gingerbread Festival will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Tracy Hall in Norwich, Vermont. We are reaching out to new and past Gingerbread House Makers in hopes that you will help us make our signature fundraiser a fantastic success!
Last year we welcomed over 1,200 visitors to view and bid on 80+ houses donated by members of our community. Funds raised through Business Sponsorships,...
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The Family Place is looking for a volunteer with sound computer abilities and flexible hours to assist with the maintenance and trouble shooting of our 50 user network.
Some desired skills include:
Experience maintaining the general health of computers and laptops
Run malware scans
Check units to be sure antivirus is up to date and working
Defrag as necessary
Working knowledge of Microsoft...
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This semester, participants in Families Learning Together are taking part in an Expressive Arts class every week. Expressive Arts is a chance to learn a new craft and find another positive avenue for healthy emotional expression. And - it's fun!
Two weeks ago Kathy Parsonnet of Fraglets Art visited to teach participants about magnetic art. Fraglets art involves moving magnetized painted shapes...
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Middle schoolers volunteered their time and energy this week at The Family Place!
The students reorganized our lending library, weeded our vegetable gardens, cleaned the playroom, and cleaned the playground toys and strollers.
It's always heartening to see young people learn early the value of volunteering. Thank you! Come back soon!
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Most people don’t think much about the philosophical implications of their career paths when they are actually performing their jobs. The staff here at The Family Place is no different.
Instead, we visit families in their homes to provide therapy and reassurance. We find ways to help young moms finish their education, gain employment, and improve their lives and those of their children. We help...
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