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Central Vermont Community Action Council helps people to achieve economic sufficiency with dignity through individual and family development. They work to alleviate the effects of poverty, assist individuals and families to move out of poverty and advocate for long-term change for economic justice. Programs and services are as diverse as small business development, head start and emergency food and fuel.  

The Family Center of Washington County Each region has a state-funded resource and referral agency for folks looking for childcare and preschool. They are meant to have up-to-date info on availability, environment, etc and know the providers well so they can answer your questions about what you are looking in an attempt to find the best match for your family. The Central Vermont person is based at the Family Center of Washington County.

Good Beginnings strives to promote the optimal health and development of children and families in our region. Their "parents as partners approach" is to promote healthy families, to create a caring community where new parents feel well connected, and every baby can enjoy a "good beginning".

La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.

Montpelier Recreation Department 

Child Development Division's database provides some helpful, although limited, information. They have a list of STARS (Step Ahead Recognition System) providers, which means providers recieving a rating of 1 through 5 based on their qualifications..

Vermont's Child Care Financial Assistance Program provides state subsidies to help pay for child care for eligible families