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.
Detail Works is a social enterprise designed to help young people build the soft skills and trade skills they need in the workplace.
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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Spectrum Youth and Family Services’ previously seasonal warming shelter is now open year-round. The Nightly Shelter was opened to meet the growing need for safe shelter for youth thanks to generous gifts from KeyBank Foundation, the Pomerleau Family Foundation and other donors. Through generous funding from KeyBank Foundation, the Pomerleau Family Foundation, the University of …
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Spectrum’s Mentoring Program received a grant for mentoring in multiple counties: Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle. Vermont Business Magazine writes, “MENTOR Vermont recognizes that young people are natural dreamers, but not all youth are given the same access and opportunities to achieve those dreams. A caring and committed mentor can help a young person ignite …
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