Sheldon Academy’s Therapeutic Summer Program

By |June 5th, 2014|

Sheldon Academy’s Therapeutic Summer Program at VAC offers children with significant emotional and behavioral challenges an opportunity to be outdoors having fun while learning appropriate social skills in a safe and therapeutic environment. The program focuses on the individual needs of the child and encourages them to make positive, healthy choices.

Our trained staff provides a […]

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Home

By |May 29th, 2014|

  The proper time to influence the character of a child is about a hundred years before they are born.-W.R. Inge     
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Charitable Annuity and Gifts of Stock

By |May 12th, 2014|

The Charitable Gift Annuity

The charitable gift annuity offers you a way to make a significant gift to the Vermont Achievement Center (VAC) while continuing to provide income for your own future or others you wish to assist.

In exchange for a gift of cash, securities, or other assets, VAC agrees to pay one or two […]

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Leadership Giving

By |May 12th, 2014|

Donors at the Leadership levels are the driving force behind VAC and helping families and children get on the path to successful lives. It is because of our supporters’ commitment, foresight and generosity that VAC is able to make a difference to families and children in need today and to create a stronger community […]

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Giving

By |May 12th, 2014|

 

Supporters

The Vermont Achievement Center is supported by a diverse group of philanthropic, public and community organizations, and private individuals that are committed to helping families succeed. Our supporters provide valuable resources, financial support and expertise that not only helps extend our efforts but also helps strengthen our community.

If you are interested in supporting the […]

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Speakers Bureau

By |May 12th, 2014|

Spreakers Bureau

VAC professionals are available to speak on a variety of child care, family services and special education topics. An honorarium is appreciated to allow us to continue to offer this service, however, requests are not turned down due to lack of funds.

Topics include, but are not limited to, those listed here. If you have […]

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Child Care Financial Assistance Program

By |May 7th, 2014|

Apply online: click here for an application for Financial Assistance
In order to be eligible for child care Financial Assistance a family must have an eligible service need for child care and income must be within the established income eligibility guidelines. Acceptable service needs include:

Employment: Employment is any activity for which a parent receives […]

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Child Care Referral Services

By |May 7th, 2014|

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Before and After School Care

By |May 7th, 2014|

VAC has established after-school enrichment programs at satellite locations through collaborations with elementary schools. Our multi-age, five day a week programs offers school-age children an opportunity to develop social, emotional and academic skills in a safe and nurturing environment.

VAC has A satellite program at the following school:

Castleton-Hubbardton Union School# 42
After-school Enrichment Program K-6th grade
Monday […]

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Early Education and Care

By |May 7th, 2014|

VAC understands that working parents need support too. Our Early Education and Care programs offer a variety of enriching and quality care programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-aged children year-round.

Our programs bring children together in an enriched, developmentally appropriate learning environment. More than just child care, our programs promote independence, self-esteem and growth […]

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