Bennington Child Day Care opened in March 1969 “to provide quality care to the children of working mothers.” By 1984, our services had expanded well beyond their initial mission to include parental support and educational services to families as well. Reflecting this growing role, we changed our name to Sunrise Family Resource Center. Legislation passed in 1986 and Parent Child Centers were created throughout Vermont, to provide a variety of family-centered programs in order to help all families get off to a healthy start. Many of the services offered are available to all families within our communities, while some are tailored to families with particular concerns. Over the years Sunrise has expanded, adding educational and support groups, family out-reach programs, community childcare support services, and a range of services to young parents. Our Learning Together program, provides an alternative education and mentoring experience for teen parents wishing to complete their high school diploma. Sunrise staff work closely with families, other area agencies, schools and groups to provide comprehensive, flexible and individually responsive services. The MISSION of Sunrise is “Strengthening Families”. Sunrise works in partnership with individuals, families, and community members to provide a variety of supports and services. These services promote the growth and development of individuals and families through encouragement of strengths, expansion of opportunities, and support in times of stress. Sunrise’s VISION:
ALL families have the strengths and resources to reach their full potential. Our Core Values:
All families have unique strengths.
Families and providers learn together as partners.
Hope makes change possible.
