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A Conversation with Adam Sancic, Field Director, AHS, Rutland and Bennington

Adam Sancic and I sit at a lot of the same tables in Rutland County as we work to support children and families. We recently met to discuss his work and what he sees as challenges and bright spots for the region. What is AHS and what is the role of the Field Director? The […]

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Rutland Recap June 2019

Kindergarten readiness and transition has been part of the Rutland BBF Action Plan for some time. This winter a steering committee was formed containing members from Rutland Head Start, Rutland Mental Health, Rutland Central Supervisory Union and Rutland City Schools to begin planning a summit of regional stakeholders to promote increased parent engagement and support […]

Rutland Regional Council Meeting

Rutland Regional Council Meeting

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Rutland Recap, March 2019

In the past months the Rutland Council has been reviewing several reports and identifying trends and areas where support could be provided. A review of the Think Tank report produced a lot of discussion. There was concern for those who work outside of centers and how they might be affected by the recommendations (home-care providers, […]

Rutland Regional Council Meeting

Rutland Regional Council Meeting

Rutland Regional Council Meeting

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Rutland Regional Recap November 2018

This Fall the Rutland Council wanted to better understand the needs and resources around food insecurity in the state and in Rutland county.  We were joined by Jill Hamilton MA, RDN, Public Health Nutritionist III, WIC Supervisor at the Vermont Department of Health. Hunger in Vermont is a very real and present factor. According to […]

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Meet Chris Hulquist of Mentor Connector

by Darla Senecal, Regional Coordinator Last year Chris Hultquist of Mentor Connector placed 149 kids with mentors in Rutland County. There is a trend among the youngest members in the program. They are appearing with higher rates of trauma, and entering the program with more challenging histories. Finding and training mentors that are prepared to […]

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Rutland Recap January 2019

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