Vermont Kin as Parents

06/03/2026

Tag a caregiver in the comments!
What is the most memorable memory you've made with a kinship child? No matter how odd!

06/03/2026

There's still time to RSVP for the picnic in June! Click the link to get a sneak peek at beautiful Button Bay State Park, the perfect setting for a gorgeous summer day!
This event is for Kin, Kin-foster, Kin Adoptive or Fictive Kin Families
Email us at Support@VermontKinAsParents to RSVP by 6/20!

WelcomeButton Bay, a 253-acre park, is located on a bluff in Ferrisburgh along the 130-mile long Lake Champlain. Historically, the area has been visited by such notables as Samuel De Champlain (1609), Ethan Allen (1776), Ben Franklin (1776), and Benedict Arnold (1777). Once operating as a farm, the....

06/02/2026

Is there a "Honey-Do" list piling up in your house? 📋🔨 This Father’s Day, we’re helping our "Dad" caregivers tackle those half-finished projects!

We are giving away one $50 Lowe's gift card and one $50 Home Depot gift card to two lucky caregivers.

👋 Want to enter? Just leave a comment below to let us know!

Note: This raffle is open to Kin, Kin-Foster, Kin-Adoptive, or Fictive Kin families. Winners will be chosen on June 17th!

Happy Father's Day! 🎉

06/01/2026

For children in Kinship Care, small moments of joy create a lasting impact. Follow for more information this month as we focus on the importance of Memory Making!

05/29/2026

Vermont Kin As Parents is making memories across Vermont. If you are interested in attending any of the fairs, festivals or field days across Vermont, complete the form for a chance to attend.
Vermont Kin as Parents
Memory Maker Form Link https://forms.gle/wtyE9rhiGUsCyLxX6

05/27/2026

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05/23/2026

Amy's Armoire has so many free things!!
In our Barre Donation Center location and our St Albans center location. FOSTER, ADOPT, KINSHIP AND FAMILIES WORKING WITH CHILD WELFARE DCF-can come get anything u want. Hit like and comment so others in the group see the post please.

Pillows, squish mellows, headphones, sweats, shirts, and more.

Happy to create a free closet in your area. If you are interested in having one near you find a church or area businesses who want to help a non-profit to offer up some free space.

05/21/2026

Families raising children in kinship, foster, conditional custody, or other disrupted family situations can sometimes face unexpected legal and financial pressures connected to immigration or asylum-related processes.

If your family includes children in kinship care, foster care, conditional custody, or another caregiving arrangement impacted by immigration-related financial hardship, reaching out early for support may help prevent additional stress on the household.


VKAP (Vermont Kin as Parents) may be able to help with issues related to the impact on Kinship Care giver and/or the Children in Kinship care - Call (802) 871-5104

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A new federal “Annual Asylum Fee” (AAF) is now being applied to some asylum applications that have been pending for more than one year. Current reports indicate the fee is $102 per application annually, and missing deadlines could affect an active asylum case or related work authorization.

VKAP does not take political positions on immigration policy. Our focus is on the wellbeing and stability of children and caregivers who may be impacted by complex family or legal circumstances.

Families who may be struggling financially with this fee can learn more or connect with support resources through:

USCIS General Information / Contact Center: 800-375-5283


• Official USCIS Annual Asylum Fee Portal:
[USCIS Annual Asylum Fee Portal] https://my.uscis.gov/accounts/annual-asylum-fee/start/overview


• USCIS “Check if Fee is Due” Questionnaire:
[USCIS Annual Asylum Fee Questionnaire] https://my.uscis.gov/accounts/annual-asylum-fee/questionnaire


• USCIS News/Policy Update About the Fee:
[USCIS Fee Update Information] https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-updates-fees-based-on-hr-1


• Immigration Court (EOIR) Payment Portal for court-based asylum cases:
[EOIR Payment Portal] https://epay.eoir.justice.gov


• Vermont / New Hampshire Asylum Support Assistance

Email: [[email protected]] mailto:[email protected]
Phone: (802) 999-5654

• Financial Assistance / Community Support Questions
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
Contact: Lindsay Reid
Email: [email protected]](mailto:[email protected]
Phone: (802) 556-4963

What you might say when asking for more information:
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Hello,

I was told there may now be an Annual Asylum Fee connected to my pending asylum case. I am caring for children in my household and I am worried about the financial impact of this fee.

I am trying to understand:
• whether the fee applies to my case,
• when the deadline is,
• how to pay it correctly, and
• whether any financial assistance or community support may be available.

I do not want to miss an important deadline because I am confused about the process.

Can someone please help me understand the next steps or connect me with the right resource?

Thank you.

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