Vermont Kin as Parents is an organization committed to supporting relatives who are raising children and to educate the public and community partners about the joys and difficulties these families experience. The organization was formed in the fall of 2005 after the success of a conference for and about relatives who were raising the children of others that… Read More »
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Congratulations Christina Shuma – 2019 Angel in Adoption!
It is with great honor that we can announce that Christina Shuma has been awarded the Congressional Angel in Adoption Award for the State of Vermont for 2019. Angels in the Adoption are celebrated for making extraordinary contributions to adoption, permanency, and child welfare. Christina will be honored at a Gala in Washington DC in November. Christina has worked… Read More »
ANNUAL REPORT SPOTLIGHT: Collaboration
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.– Helen Keller Lund is proud to work with over 58 state agencies and other nonprofit organizations every year to help bring hope to communities, opportunity to families, and family to children. We could not do the amazing work we do every year without… Read More »
September is National Recovery Month
“National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life.” -From the National Association for Addiction Professionals website. National Recovery Month presents an important opportunity… Read More »
Back to School!
Here in Vermont, it is back to school week. Summer vacation is over and children and teenagers all across the state will be packing up their backpacks, meeting their new teachers, and getting back to their studies. Lund’s education programs don’t have a long summer break. New Horizons Education Program operates year round in order… Read More »
ANNUAL REPORT SPOTLIGHT: August
August featured program: Independence Place One of Lund’s key family support programs, Independence Place (IP) is a seven apartment transitional housing program for pregnant or parenting women and their children. It is a staff supervised program providing parenting support, assistance with independent living and a vibrant, supportive community of peers for young moms. The goals of… Read More »
Congratulations to the Class of 2019!
On Thursday August 8th, Lund’s New Horizons Education Program celebrated the graduation of the four students of the Class of 2019 and the academic and personal achievements of multiple other students and Lund clients. Over 100 family members, friends, supporters, Lund staff, trustees and community partners gathered at the Vermont Commons School for this joyous… Read More »
Creativity on display at NHEP
On June 5th, the New Horizons Education Program students held an art exhibit and lunch fundraiser. In addition to enjoying good food that they had made with the Lund community, students were able to share some of their artwork and poetry with larger audience. Attendees enjoyed having a glimpse into some of the students’ creative work… Read More »
ANNUAL REPORT SPOTLIGHT: July
Lund’s residential program is the only facility in Vermont where moms can live with their children while engaging in treatment for substance use disorders and mental health challenges while also receiving intense parenting support, case management, and life skills education. The program capacity is 26 women who are pregnant or parenting up to two children… Read More »
All Children All Families seal awarded to Lund’s adoption program
Lund’s adoption program has once again been recognized for providing inclusive child welfare services for LGBTQ youth and families. The program was awarded the ‘Innovator’ seal by the Human Rights Campaign’s All Children All Families (ACAF) project. The Innovator level – the highest tier of recognition – is new this year. For the past… Read More »
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