Vermont Care Partners

11/21/2025

The bipartisan Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act urges the Office of Management and Budget to establish a Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for direct support professionals (DSPs).

11/19/2025

Thankful for Howard Center and their programs! Really, all the VCP network agencies across the state for their work in Vermont communities.

Funds for the program have dried up, the city says.

Burlington to Cut Mental Health Response Team | Seven Days https://www.sevendaysvt.com/uncategorized/burlington-to-cut-mental-health-response-team/

11/16/2025

Good news, for now.

After receiving feedback from mental health providers who said the change would put a significant dent in their bottom line, the insurer is taking a step back to evaluate the proposal.

11/14/2025

This issue is very real here in Vermont.

Staffing already is a long-standing problem for disability services providers.

11/12/2025

"Our feeling is that, if we force this level and degree of change on our districts and our (supervisory unions), it simply won't work," task force member and former superintendent Jay Badams said.

11/10/2025

“We’re thrilled to see this beautiful new playground come to life,” said Dick Courcelle, Chief Executive Officer of Community Care Network, which oversees Rutland County Head Start and Early Head Start. “It’s more than a play space—it’s a place where children will grow, imagine, and build foundational skills for lifelong learning and wellness.”

https://www.rmhsccn.org/blog/rutland-county-head-start-and-early-head-start-unveil-new-state-of-the-art-playground?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHks8--blXnxI7nIrPJyWq0vjkqAPVExrtfzsB5Uua7NsdbAFf27UGgZFybZb_aem_5ceB0n9qpl57SeIrpIC6EQ&brid=K54jKkvXw9WYfi8gGlWB8w

Rutland County Head Start and Early Head Start Unveil New State-of-the-Art Playground

11/04/2025

Check out this new resource for professionals, individuals and communities.

10/31/2025

Call to Action!

Because of the federal government shutdown, SNAP funding is set to lapse tomorrow, November 1. SNAP helps nearly 42 million Americans, including many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and the direct support workforce afford food.

Even if your legislators are already supportive, its helpful that they still hear from you. Please use this advocacy tool to contact your members of Congress today: www.ancor.org/actions/urge-congress-to-fund-snap

Your Story Matters. Personalized messages make the biggest difference. Share with your Representative and Senators how SNAP supports the people and communities you serve, whether it's helping families afford nutritious meals, enabling the direct support workforce and their families to make ends meet, or ensuring people with I/DD can live with dignity and independence.

Because Congress has not yet reached an agreement on funding, the federal government is currently shut down. As a result, on November 1, federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will run out.

10/31/2025

10/29/2025

Today.

Be prepared. Be a support.

10/28/2025

There’s still time to register for the Superhero 5k!

Heritage Family Credit Union is the Invincible Level sponsor of the UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash on November 8.

10/17/2025