Vermont Family Network
Vermont Family Network
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About this organization
Mission
Mission: To empower and support all Vermont children, youth, and families, especially those with disabilities or special health needs. We do this by giving a strong start, lifting family voices, and advancing inclusive communities. Vision: All Vermont children and youth reach their potential.
About
VERMONT FAMILY NETWORK (VFN) EMPOWERS AND SUPPORTS ALL VERMONT FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. VFN IS THE FEDERALLY DESIGNATED FAMILY TO FAMILY HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER AND THE PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION CENTER FOR VERMONT, AS WELL AS THE STATE'S PARENT TO PARENT AND FAMILY VOICES ORGANIZATION. VFN PROVIDES SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND TRAINING AS WELL AS LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT VERMONT. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS EDUCATION, HUMAN SERVICES, AND MEDICAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AS WELL AS UTILIZING THE EXPERTISE OF 47 SKILLED STAFF, MANY OF WHOM ARE THEMSELVES PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THEIR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE UNIQUELY QUALIFIES THESE STAFF TO EFFECTIVELY SUPPORT AND INFORM THE FAMILIES WHO CONTACT VERMONT FAMILY NETWORK FOR HELP. VERMONT FAMILY NETWORK IS A HUB OF INFORMATION, REFERRAL AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES LOCATED IN WILLISTON, WITH COMMUNITY-BASED REGIONAL FAMILY SUPPORT CONSULTANTS IN NEWPORT AND RUTLAND. VFN STRIVES TO EDUCATE FAMILIES ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AND THEIR RESOURCES, AND TO ASSIST PROFESSIONALS IN UNDERSTANDING AND FULLY ENGAGING FAMILIES AS PARTNERS IN EVERY CHILD'S SUCCESS. EXAMPLES OF VFN'S EFFORTS INCLUDE - VERMONT FAMILY NETWORK'S CHILDREN'S INTEGRATED SERVICES EARLY INTERVENTION (CIS-EI) PROGRAM SERVED 601 CHILDREN IN CHITTENDEN COUNTY WITH HOME VISITS AND DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION. DESPITE REDUCED RESOURCES, IN FY 19 VFN'S STATEWIDE FAMILY SUPPORT STAFF SERVED 1101 FAMILIES AND 140 PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND/OR SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS (ALSO RECORDED FOR 24/7 ACCESS ON THE WEBSITE). FAMILY FACULTY TRAINED 983 MEDICAL AND SPECIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS USING 75 UNIQUE PARENT VOLUNTEERS. OUR PUPPETS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVED 10,170 PEOPLE ACROSS NEW ENGLAND. ACROSS PROGRAMS, HIGH RATES OF SATISFACTION WERE DOCUMENTED. LEVERAGING STRONG COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS STATEWIDE, VFN MAKES A MEASURABLE DIFFERENCE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE A CHRONIC ILLNESS OR DISABILITY, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE THEM.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “Vfn's mission is to empower and support all vermont families of children with special needs.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “Vfn's mission is to empower and support all vermont families of children with special needs.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of VT, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 600 BLAIR PARK ROAD SUITE 240, WILLISTON, VT, 05495.
- The non-profit has a total of 53 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $123,716.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2008.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,720,837 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $93,939 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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