Our mission is to empower teenagers, young adults, and their families to make and sustain positive changes through prevention, intervention, and life skills services.
Former Vermont Governor Jim Douglas signs H.449 into law, raising the age limit of youth in foster care from 18 to 21 in Spectrum’s Drop-In Center in 2007.
We offer emergency shelter and transitional housing for young people ages 16-24 in Burlington and St. Albans.
Detail Works is a social enterprise designed to help young people build the soft skills and trade skills they need in the workplace.
We’re thrilled to share that some of our staff have been able to find new positions earlier than anticipated. As a result, we have moved up our closing date to September 18. We will continue working with the remaining youth staff to help them secure new jobs, and we will pay them for the original …
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St. Albans, VT – Spectrum Youth and Family Services is proud to announce the official opening of its new youth shelter located at 135 Lake Street in St. Albans. This eight-bed shelter, with capacity for two additional beds during the winter months, will serve young people ages 18–24 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability …
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On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 to uphold Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming care for minors. This decision allows states to block access to puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and other essential medical care for trans youth. This ruling is deeply painful. For trans and nonbinary youth, their families, and those striving to create a …
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April 22, 2025 To Whom It May Concern: I am writing regarding the present condition of Vermont’s substance abuse treatment system of care. Vermont’s present model is funded via an “episodic rate,” which often results in short-term stays (14-17 days) at the highest level of care in one of two primary High-Intensity Residentials: Valley Vista …
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St. Albans, VT – Spectrum Youth and Family Services is thrilled to announce an incredible $1 million anonymous donation to support all of Spectrum’s programs in Franklin County. This transformative gift underscores a resounding belief in the youth of Franklin County and their potential to thrive – including those facing homelessness and other challenges . …
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