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.
“Last week I was honored to give the convocation speech at Champlain College. I told the first-year students that day, ‘You can make an impact on this world, on this planet, in every field of study, no matter what you do. city needs you.'”
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I was so honored that the Community College of Vermont invited me to be the keynote speaker for their 2016 Commencement, which took place a few weeks ago. Graduates came from diverse backgrounds and represented all 14 Vermont counties, 12 other states, and 18 countries worldwide. I was so inspired by all of the students, …
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Danni Pratt, one of our JOBS Clinicians, received the Promising Professional award at the KidSafe Outstanding Service Awards. With your support, Danni utilizes her skills, instinct, and caring practice to help young adults successfully make the transition to adulthood.
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We asked the Executive Sleep Out participants to reflect on their experience sleeping outside overnight a few weeks ago. Here’s what they wanted to share with you.
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We all need encouragement to be healthy sometimes! Our youth are staying active with the new Wellness Wall in our Drop-In Center. The wall encourages youth to engage in positive, healthy activities with our staff.
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