Spectrum Youth and Family Services

06/11/2026

There’s nothing quite like a room full of people who care deeply about Vermont’s youth. Thank you to all who joined us for our Reception of Gratitude!

06/09/2026

For many young people in our community, the end of the school year means losing consistent meals, routine, caring adults, and support they rely on every day. Spectrum’s Drop-In Centers help bridge that gap.

For just $11.49 you can provide one full day of safety, stability, and care for a young person when they need it most. Gifts made before June 30 will be matched up to $25,000!

Donate here: https://spcvt.org/donate

06/03/2026

Do you know a young person who could use a little extra support?
Spectrum is accepting referrals for youth ages 12–22 to be matched with a caring, consistent adult mentor.

Learn more or refer a young person: spcvt.org/mentoring

06/01/2026

Pride Month is about visibility, community, and making space for people to show up as themselves. Spectrum is proud to support LGBTQ+ youth today and every day!

05/27/2026

We're proud to celebrate the many cultures, traditions, and communities that make Vermont stronger. Eid Mubarak to all who are celebrating Eid al-Adha!

05/26/2026

Spectrum is proud to support H.657. This is legislation that takes important steps to better support Vermont youth and families.

The bill includes protections for foster youth Social Security benefits, removes the Reach Up asset limit, and strengthens support for young people in DCF custody and unaccompanied youth.

We’re especially grateful to our Chief Program Officer, Christina Brown, who testified on this legislation and helped advocate for policies that better support youth across Vermont.

This work matters, and we’re grateful to the advocates, partners, and legislators helping move it forward.

About 80 children in foster care in Vermont are Social Security beneficiaries, and officials say their benefits offset DCF's budget to the tune of about $800,000 a year.

05/23/2026

Our Executive Director, Mark Redmond, shared this story at The Moth last month and we think it says everything about why this work matters so much. Thank you to The Vermont Community Foundation for sharing it 💙

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05/22/2026

Daily gratitude to our community! 💙

05/20/2026

Your generosity helps make everyday necessities accessible for youth in our community. Thank you for showing up with care and support in so many ways.