Who We Are
Mission
The mission of the Addison County Parent/Child Center is to provide support and education to families and assure that our community is one in which all young children get off to the right start with the opportunity to grow up healthy, happy and productive.
Toward this end, programs and activities of the Parent/Child Center aim to meet the following goals:
- Strengthen families
- Help young families achieve self-sufficiency
- Prevent or alleviate major stresses on families
- Ensure that all children get the love and positive attention that they need
- Help teenagers make responsible decisions about family life
- Encourage prevention activities in our community
- Work cooperatively with other agencies in providing services
- Help other community groups establish similar programs
What We Do
While the Center is probably best known for its work with adolescent families and at-risk teens, many of our services are intended for any family who needs and wants them.
The Center also helps families assess their children’s physical and cognitive development and provides support services if needed. We offer consultation and support to families and childcare providers around young children’s social, emotional and behavioral development.
Playgroups are offered around the county to promote social interactions – for children and parents.
Information and referral services are always available to families with young children and to families of teens.
All of these services are free for anyone and can be accessed by calling the Center at 802-388-3171.
