Latest Voices at the Table Posts
Starting the School Year Off Well
As the beginning of school approaches, consider what supports the children and youth in your home or on your caseload might need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We Need a Little Laughter Today
As parents and caregivers, we all know that humor is one of the things that can help us get through the day with a little bit of grace. Watch this music video by Charlie Appelstein: “Don’t Yell, Gently Tell.”
Turn Toward the Light
TURN TOWARD THE LIGHT
Here in Vermont, we’re entering the height of sunflower season. You might notice them in a neighbor’s yard or in a field down the road. Heliotropism, the way sunflowers turn toward the light, can be a powerful metaphor for us and for the young people we’re raising.
Complicated Love: Supporting the Children in Your Home on Mother’s Day
Being adopted or part of the foster care system on holidays like Birth Mother’s Day (on Saturday May 9th), and the traditional Mother’s Day (on Sunday, May 10th), might feel especially complicated for the young people in your home.
Resources For You: Helping a Child’s Garden Grow
Carmina Garciadealba, who’ll be facilitating a workshop on the topic of normalcy at our 2026 Vermont Caregiver Connections Conference, wears many hats.
An Unexpected Mindfulness Tool
In our trainings for kin, foster, and adoptive families, we practice a variety of mindfulness techniques because we know that awareness helps us support children and youth who are struggling.
Optimism in the Face of Adversity
Can you think of a time when optimism helped you build a bridge beyond a challenging situation? What helped you feel optimistic, especially if things were hard? Share your thoughts with a friend or loved one…
Joy in the Journey
Our Caregiver Connections Conference, held on May 9th at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, Vermont, is meant to connect, inspire, and celebrate Vermont’s kin, foster, and adoptive caregivers, along with those who work with them.