Strengthening families raising the children of relatives

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In today’s world many grandparents and other relatives are stepping up to raise the children. We help Kinship caregivers who find it challenging to navigate legal, education, childcare, financial, nutrition and medical resources at local, state and federal levels.

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Our Mission:

Vermont Kin as Parents is committed to support Vermonters who are raising children when the parents are unable to because of substance abuse, physical or mental health issues, incarceration, military deployment, or other reasons. VKAP educates the public and community partners about the joys and difficulties these families experience.