Love spending time with kids? Wondering how to make an impact in your community but don’t know where to start? Join us at the Howard Center for a Respite, Foster Care and Adoption Open Forum, Monday May 9th, 6pm – 8pm, Howard Center, 1138 Pine St. Burlington, VT.

Come hear from the folks who welcome children and youth into their homes and the professionals who support them from various Vermont agencies. Our panel will share about the many ways to provide meaningful support to children, youth and families in your community. Discussions will focus on opportunities through different agencies and diverse roles including community mentor, hourly respite buddy, overnight respite provider, foster parent and adoptive parent through the state and internationally. Our panel will include representatives from various agencies including Howard Center, the Department for Children and Families and the Lund Family Center amongst others.

Even if you are just curious about the ways community members like yourself can make a difference, we hope you join us in May! With questions don’t hesitate to contact Katie Nee at 802.488.6742 or email HCFosterCare@howardcenter.org. May is National Foster Care Month so now is the time to learn more.

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Jan 17, 2025, 6 to 9 PM