Vermont Parent Child Center Network

10/14/2026

If you’ve seen recent news coverage about changes to Medicaid, you may be feeling anxious. But did you know that a coalition of local nonprofits, including all 15 Parent Child Centers, is partnering with the state to help Vermonters access and keep health care and food assistance?

You don’t have to figure this out alone. Dial 211 to connect with a benefit assister in your community.📞

Our friends at Hunger Free Vermont recently spoke with WAMC Northeast Public Radio about what’s at stake and how we’re working together to support Vermonters.

Listen to the interview here.🎧
https://www.wamc.org/news/2026-10-13/hunger-free-vermont-works-to-expand-assistance-to-those-in-need

In the wake of federal changes to eligibility requirements to programs like SNAP and Medicaid, Hunger Free Vermont is hoping to expand access to food and other assistance programs by working with organizations across the state.

09/17/2026

The Addison County Parent Child Center is hiring its next Executive Director!

This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of Vermont’s original Parent Child Centers and work alongside PCC Directors across the state to strengthen early childhood services and family support for Vermont families💚

Applications will be accepted through October 1.

🔗Learn more and apply: https://jobs.sevendaysvt.com/job/nonprofit/addison-county-parent-child-center-middlebury-full-time-executive-director/

• Are you passionate about supporting families in our community? • Are you ready to lead ACPCC into its next era while preserving our outstanding legacy of support for parents

08/14/2026

Proud to help PCC diaper banks across Vermont connect to resources so they can continue supporting families💚

08/14/2026

Congratulations to Wanda Audette on her retirement, and impactful career at Lund! Her legacy continues through the remarkable work of Project Family💚

Lund has found families for more than 12,000 children in its 135-year history. Audette, who retired in June, arranged nearly half of them.

08/05/2026

From February through June, Children's Literacy Foundation provided VPCCN with 745 literacy kits for distribution at their sites! We are so proud of our partnership with CLiF💚

As part of CLiF's ongoing commitment to expanding literacy opportunities for Vermont's youngest children, we have teamed up with the Vermont Parent Child Center Network (VPCCN) to increase access to books and resources for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. VPCCN is composed of 15 independent n

08/05/2026

Vermont’s 15 Parent Child Centers are local organizations, but through the Vermont Parent Child Center Network, they also work as one statewide team.

The Network itself is established in Vermont law. Each month, leaders from all 15 centers meet with VPCCN Director Ellen Amstutz to share ideas, solve challenges and strengthen services for families.

They also set shared legislative priorities and work with lawmakers and advocacy partners to build support and funding for Parent Child Centers.

Together, they make every center stronger and help elevate the voices of Vermont families💚

Learn more: https://vtparentchildcenternetwork.org/

📷 VPCCN leaders at their November 2025 retreat.

07/20/2026

Parent Child Centers around that state are working with the Vermont Department of Health to make sure that parents and caregivers understand the health effects of va**ng and help them keep their children safe. Thank you Milton Family Community Center (MFCC)💚

Did you know that children under the age of 5 have the highest rate of v**e poisoning in Vermont? This includes 50 cases linked to e-cigarettes from 2020-2024. As parents, caregivers, and educators, we must work together to address this issue and keep children safe. Check out this resource from SafeKids, and reach out with any questions!

07/13/2026

🤝 Vermont's 15 Parent Child Centers are preparing to launch our Statewide Benefit Assistors program.

Community-based social service providers across the state are working together to build a network of organizations so all Vermonters have a place to turn for help navigating SNAP and Medicaid applications and paperwork.

Families should not lose access to critical supports because of administrative hurdles or confusing rules.

Learn more in this recent article:
https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2026-07-01/snap-enrollment-down-advocates-blame-work-requirements?utm_source=app&utm_medium=link

💛 Together, we're helping make essential services more accessible for Vermont families.

Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has dropped 7% since passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last summer, according to state data. State lawmakers are bracing for a similar enrollment drop in Medicaid when broader work requirements for that program take effect next y...

06/30/2026

Want to stay informed about the work of the Vermont Parent Child Center Network?📬

Our email list is the best way to receive occasional updates about VPCCN's statewide initiatives, advocacy efforts, partnerships, and network highlights.

If you're a partner, funder, policymaker, nonprofit leader, or simply interested in strengthening support for Vermont's children and families, we'd love to keep you informed!

👉 Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/jAKOXY

06/22/2026

When parent child centers partner with other organizations and community members, children and families thrive💚

Last week Sommers Chiropractic dropped off a donation of over 7,500 diapers and wipes! A huge thank you to Sommers Chiropractic and their community for these much-needed essential items.

If you’re interested in hosting a diaper drive, please contact Megan Clodgo at [email protected].