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We are actively recruiting young parents for the 2013-2014 Families Learning Together program!

Families Learning Together is a research-based parenting and life skills program designed to help young parents address barriers to self-sufficiency so they are better able to care for themselves and their children. The program provides young parents with a host of supports to help them reach their goals. These supports include:

• Education to help finish high school, earn a GED, or attend college or training programs.
• Worksites and seminars to help develop and enhance job readiness skills.
• Parenting, wellness, and life skills classes to improve their ability to care for themselves and their children.
• Access to counseling, crisis support, and case management to address emotional and environmental barriers to self-sufficiency and effective parenting.
• On-site childcare, transportation, breakfast, and noon meal to remove barriers to participation.
• Opportunities to interact with other young parents to help them learn to build a supportive network of friends.

In November, 2012, The Family Place was approved by the Vermont Board of Education as an Other Educational Program. This means participants enrolled in classes here can earn credit toward their high school diploma from partnering area high schools.

Are you a young parent interested in finishing school, finding employment, and learning skills to help you care for your children? Or do you know someone who might benefit from our program? Contact us to find out more! Visit the FLT webpage or call Helene at (802) 649-3268.

We invite you to view our brochure. You can also download a pdf of the application.