NEKCA’s two Parent Child Centers are part of the Vermont network of 15 Parent Child Centers that help families make sure children get off to a healthy start. Services include almost anything that families need: early childhood services, home visits to families with young children, playgroups, parent education, parent support, and information and referral.
NEKCA also provides education and job services, medical services, Headstart and responses to basic needs.
PARENT CHILD CENTER NORTH (ORLEANS/ESSEX counties) |
PARENT CHILD CENTER SOUTH “LINCOLN CENTER” |
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MAIN LOCATIONS | 371 Main Street Newport, VT 05855 Phone: 802.334.1092 |
115 Lincoln Street St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 Phone: 802.748.6040 |
SATELLITE OFFICES | LUNENBERG – Mondays @ The Town Clerk’s Office | |
FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAMS |
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FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER AND VISITING NURSE SERVICES | Parenting support, advocacy, help with basic needs.
Health services for pregnant women, infants and children |
Home visiting for families with young children 0-6 |
PLAYGROUPS | Community Playgroups
For parents and children 0-5. Drop in. Tuesday and Thursdays: 9:30-11:00 am |
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CHILD CARE SUPPORT SERVICES |
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PARENT INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTER | The resource center gives parents the tools they need to actively support their children’s education. This includes getting young children ready for school and being a partner in your child’s education. | |
EARLY EDUCATION and CHILD CARE | See HEADSTART/CHILD CARE (internal link) | 3 preschool/Headstart classrooms in collaboration with the St. Johnsbury School District |
ADULT EDUCATION |
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JOB COACHING AND TRAINING | JOB COACHING
to help parents chart and meet their employment goals NEKCA’s Community Thrift Store build your skills and resume by working at the Thrift Store (Reach Up, Vermont Associates for Training and Development, youth employment) |
JOB COACHING PLUS
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ESSENTIAL NEEDS | CONTACT
Our other NEWPORT OFFICE: 70 MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 346 |
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ANOTHER CHANCE | High School Graduation and GED support for pregnant and parenting teens and young adults | High School Graduation and GED support for pregnant and parenting teens |