Vermont Family Network

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Organization Acronym:

VFN

Year Established:

1987

Type of organization:

General support or information organization

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Vermont Family Network is to empower parents, families, children and adults who have or are at risk for special needs to be effective advocates for their health, education and well-being. The organization will provide information, support, advocacy, and promote family-centered policies and practices.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

501(c)3 Status?:

Yes

Paid staff?:

Yes

Board of Directors?:

Yes

Serves the following conditions

Organizational Contact Information

Title:

Director Family Support, Health

Degree:

Ph.D.

First Name:

Carol

Middle Initial:

Last Name:

Devlin

Address:

600 Blair Park Road Suite 240

Williston, 05495

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

+1 802 876 5315

Fax:

+1 802 876 6291

Toll Free Number:

+1 800 800 4005

Email:

carol.devlin@vtfn.org

ListServe:

vermontfamilynetwork@yahoo.org

Website Address:

http://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

English

German

French

Spanish

Printed materials available in:

English

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Families of affected individuals

Care providers

Parents

Fathers

Mothers

Grandparents

Health care professionals

The public

Teachers

Students

Media

Legislators

Range of services include:

Referrals to local chapter or group

Referrals to matching individuals/families

Peer Support

Peer-to-peer counseling

Crisis intervention

Grief counseling

Respite care

Referrals for non-medical services

Non-medical services

Financial referrals

Political action

Advocacy

Training

Telephone helpline

E-mail list

Educational materials include:

Fact sheet(s)

Pamphlet(s)

Booklet(s)

Website

Newsletter

Video(s)/Movie(s)

CD Roms

Audiotape(s)

Lending library

Conferences/workshops for:

Affected individuals and/or families

Public

Professionals

Financial assistance for:

Medical care

Assistive devices

Scholarships