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Issues Vermont's Disabled Plates and Windshield Placards that allow individuals to park in designated spaces in public areas or in front of their homes. Also allows parking for unlimited periods of time in time limit zones as well as parking in metered parking areas without paying fees.

Provides personal emergency response systems that include 24-hour response services that connect individuals to trained personal response associates who can send help quickly, allowing at-risk individuals to continue to live as independently as possible. Service includes room temperature sensor to alert if too cold or too hot. Optional additional services include GPS, fall detection, check-in calls, and medication reminders.

Helps residents apply for 3SquaresVT, School Breakfast and Lunch, WIC and other food assistance programs. Offers nutrition education and activities to persons eligible for 3SquaresVT. Acts as advocate for food stamp issues. Distributes Farm to Family coupons and Senior Farmers Market coupons, which can be used to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables at participating farmers markets in Vermont.

Provides monthly take-away fresh produce and healthy groceries, as well as information/recipes for meal preparation using the fresh produce being given away at each distribution.

Pursues the preservation and protection of endangered land resources from indiscriminate development. Partners with local and statewide conservation organizations to conserve Vermont lands for the future. Conservation efforts include acquisition of development rights transferred through conservation easements for Vermont farms, working forest projects, and community projects. Also offers an online directory of conserved land open to the public for recreational trails.

Provides a method of filing complaints about unsafe building conditions and a method to request a building inspection. Website has links to both forms or they can be requested by telephone. Tenant must first contact landlord or building owner in an effort to resolve the issue before filing unsafe building complaints.

Offers a series of health-related workshops and presentations for the community, many of which are offered by health professionals. Information about local wellness programs is provided on line and is also published in flyer form. Topics may include movement and exercise, nutrition, chronic disease self-management, and health/disease specific support group meetings.

Provides community food shelf services. Personal care items may be available depending on donations. Also provides Christmas food baskets of ham and fixings and visitors may select an unwrapped gift.

Provides a crisis intervention program that offers face-to-face recovery coaching to individuals admitted to Northwestern Medical Center Emergency Department.

Provides camp scholarships for day or overnight camps. Assists with matching child's interests with appropriate camps. Assists families with completion of camp registration and medical forms.

Offers a series of health-related workshops and presentations for the community, many of which are offered by health professionals. Information about local wellness programs is provided on line and is also published in flyer form. Topics include nutrition, chronic disease self-management, and health/disease specific support group meetings.

Offers a 12 Step recovery program for individuals who wish to stop the compulsive behavior of using Crystal Meth. Also provides information about dates, times, and locations of meetings.

Provides a way for individuals who have assistive technology and durable medical equipment items they no longer need to donate or sell them. Individuals who need items such as communication devices, wheelchairs, ramps, mobility devices, and vans can register with the exchange and view items as well as contact information for the owner of those items. This is an independent exchange between registered users. All equipment is held and transferred by owner and recipient; equipment is not held by the exchange itself.

Offers a series of health-related workshops and presentations for the community, many of which are offered by health professionals. Information about local wellness programs is provided on line and is also published in flyer form. Topics may include movement and exercise, nutrition, childbirth education, car seat safety, chronic disease self-management, and health/disease specific support group meetings.

Invests and administers funds for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations that want to create permanent charitable funds that improve the quality of life and help their regions meet the challenges of changing times

Outlines a step-by-step approach to advance care planning, including appointment of a health care agent, documentation of health care goals and treatment priorities (living wills), and consideration of medical orders to limit treatment at the end of life. Trainings and presentations are available for health care professionals, health care facilities, and community groups.

Provides one-stop centers that offer an array of employment and training services. Helps job seekers assess skills and interests, explore training options, create a job search plan, write a resume, and find a job. Job seekers can access computers, educational resources, and information on employers. Training and pre-job assistance services include ICAN, which pairs qualified individuals with an employment coordinator to assist them with resources, support services, job readiness skills, case management, and job placement.

Offers homebuyer education workshops and education and counseling sessions that include pre-purchase credit and budget counseling; financial literacy and foreclosure issues; guidance on affordable mortgages and refinancing; home maintenance education; and assistance with home rehabilitation planning.

Provides information about infant formula and resources that may help.

Responds to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect, and helps parents get the services and supports they need. Vermont Department for Children and Families Family Services Division (DCF/FSD) is also responsible for placing children in temporary out-of-home care when necessary to keep them safe, working with parents and relatives toward children's safe return home, and finding permanent homes for children who can't return home safely. The program provides a hotline number for reporting suspected cases of child abuse, neglect, or risk of harm. Social workers who answer the line take reports, conduct investigations, assess families, and make recommendations for services to alleviate family stress and improve parenting skills.

Offers a series of health-related workshops and presentations for the community, many of which are offered by health professionals. Information about local wellness programs is provided on-line and is also published in flyer form. Topics include nutrition, chronic disease self-management, and health/disease specific support group meetings.

Offers reparative panels as a form of community-sponsored probation that brings convicted individuals before a volunteer panel of citizens as part of their sentencing process. Panels work with victims and offenders to identify the harm caused by the crime and how that harm can be repaired while holding the offender responsible and accountable.

Provides monthly soup and bread meal for take out or delivery.

Provides an educational series designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Skilled trainers provide lessons on reducing stress, communicating effectively with others, reducing guilt/anger/depression, setting goals, problem-solving and taking care of oneself.

Provides a pet food pantry of dry and wet cat and dog food. Also offers pet toys, dishes, and other supplies. Occasionally has food for small animals and birds. Welcomes donations of pet food and pet supplies.