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Single Mom Raising Two Teen Daughters Burlington Vt: local programs and next steps

Contact CVOEO first for coordinated help with rent, utilities, food, benefits, and budgeting.

Free No sign-in Provider verification required enNonprofitChamplain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity - Chittenden Community ActionCOTS - Committee on Temporary ShelterLocal Government Program

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Programs to contact

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Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity - Chittenden Community Action

Nonprofit

CVOEO: Apply for SNAP/EBT, child care aid, Head Start enrollment, or get DV shelter referrals in Chittenden County; see eligibility & apply online.

Open provider page +1-802-862-2771
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COTS - Committee on Temporary Shelter

Nonprofit

COTS: Emergency shelter, housing navigation, and food programs for families facing homelessness; call for intake and housing assistance.

Open provider page +1-802-864-7402
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Burlington Housing Authority

Local Government Program

Burlington Housing Authority: Apply for housing choice vouchers, rental assistance, and waitlist info for family units in Burlington; see application & eligi...

Open provider page +1-216-848-5307
4

Feeding Chittenden

Nonprofit

Feeding Chittenden: Find local food shelves, school meal supports, and emergency food access for families with teens; see hours & pickup details.

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Lund

Nonprofit

Lund: Parenting supports, mental health counseling, and substance use recovery services for pregnant and parenting caregivers; call for intake.

Open provider page +1-800-639-1741
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Spectrum Youth and Family Services

Nonprofit

Spectrum Youth & Family Services: Shelter, counseling, and family case management for youth and teens needing housing or mental health help; call for intake.

Open provider page +1-584-380-0834
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Sara Holbrook Community Center

Nonprofit

Sara Holbrook Community Center: Family-focused housing support, recovery resources, and community programs for parents and teens; see hours & programs.

Open provider page +1-991-826-3387
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Boys & Girls Club of Burlington

Nonprofit

Boys & Girls Club of Burlington: After-school programs, teen activities, and enrollment help for middle and high school youth; apply online for membership an...

Open provider page +1-814-479-9425
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Vermont 211

Nonprofit

Vermont 211: Connect to housing vouchers, rental help, food assistance, mental health counseling, and local family services across VT; call for referrals.

Open provider page +1-365-216-1975

Recommended next steps

  • Contact CVOEO first for coordinated help with rent, utilities, food, benefits, and budgeting.
  • If housing is unstable or unsafe, ask COTS about family shelter and homelessness prevention.
  • Apply or check waitlists with Burlington Housing Authority for subsidized housing options.
  • Use Feeding Chittenden for groceries, meals, and food support while longer-term benefits are arranged.
  • Ask Lund about family support, counseling, parenting help, and services for mothers and children.
  • For teen support, contact Spectrum for counseling, mentoring, drop-in, and youth/family services.
  • Look into Sara Holbrook Community Center for after-school, summer, teen, and family programs.
  • Ask Boys & Girls Club of Burlington about teen programming, homework help, meals, and safe activities.
  • If there is any abuse, stalking, or controlling behavior, contact Steps for confidential safety planning.
  • Call or search Vermont 211 for same-day referrals to local aid not covered by these resources.

Need categories

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