Vermont BPC: Breakthrough Parenting Currliculum: Navigating Trauma Across Generations
Caring for a child or youth who has experienced trauma can be challenging and difficult, especially when you may have had similar traumatic experiences. 
Unresolved trauma can negatively impact parenting and interfere with healthy decision-making.
The experience of trauma can lead to traumatic stress reactions that can be confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming for both parents and children. Traumatic stress reactions and other responses to trauma can cause children to behave in ways that may baffle you. Their relationship with you, with other adults, and even with their peers may feel shaky or unpredictable, and usual approaches to parenting may not work with them.
Vermont BPC is a free 10 weeklong course for parents who have been (or are at risk of) being involved with the child welfare system. It educates parents about the impact of trauma on themselves and their children, while providing information, skills and strategies for understanding, healing, hope and growth.
Starts Monday, March 9th 11:00am -1:30pm
Group will take place at 1138 Pine Street, Burlington
Food and incentives will be provided
Register or Questions:
Ruth D’Angelo
Email: Ruthd@howardcenter.org
Phone: (802)343-1642
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This is a 10-week long workshop that educates foster, adoptive and kin caregivers about the impact of trauma on the development, attachment, emotions and behaviors of the children in their care. The workshop will provide a safe space for caregivers to access compassionate training, learn concrete strategies to manage daily and ongoing challenges, enhance relationships with their children and build a network of support and connections with fellow caregivers.
Monday March 9th
Meets for 10 weeks
5:30-8:00
Group will meet in-person at 1138 Pine Street, Burlington
Facilitated by Howard Center
Register or Questions
Ruth D’Angelo
Email: Ruthd@howardcenter.org
Phone: (802)343-1642
MY Time (Formerly known as Rocking Horse)
MyTime is a free program for you to
connect, recharge and grow alongside other
women in their pregnancy or parenting journey.
Over 10-sessions you will:
• Find a safe and fun space with other women to focus on yourself without guilt or pressure.
• Discuss topics such as substance use, coping with stress, relationships and more.
• Learn strategies to overcome the challenges of substance use when raising a family.
• Build skills that support a healthy lifestyle.
Free childcare and meals are provided.
Starts Wednesday, March 25th 11:00AM- 1:00PM
Group will take place at 1138 Pine Street, Burlington
Food, childcare, and incentives will be provided
Register or Questions
Ruth D’Angelo
Email: Ruthd@howardcenter.org
Phone: (802)343-1642
VT MOMS Partnership
Are you a mother who is carrying a lot on your back? Could you use a break in your day to focus on you? Then the VT MOMS Stress Management course could be 
the right fit for you!
The VT MOMS Partnership is a stress management class offered to mothers in Vermont.
Stress Management Course
The VT MOMS Stress Management Course consists of 8 weeks of classes co-run by a Community Mental Health Ambassador and a MOMS Clinician. You will receive a gift card every week for participation and learn about topics like:
- Steps for Problem-Solving
- Balancing Stress and Fun
- Communication Styles
- Relaxation Tips
When and Where?
Classes will be held virtually on Zoom, so you can attend conveniently from your own home!
Class sessions are 90 minutes long, once a week for 8 weeks.
Several cohorts are run throughout the whole year!
Who is Eligible?
Individuals who:
- Are 18 or older and identify as a Mom.
- Are pregnant or are the primary caregiver of a child under 18.
- Experience emotional challenges.
Are participating in Reach Up, Reach First, Reach Ahead, or the Post-Secondary Education program, or have participated in Reach Up in the last 2 years. Or are receiving the Child Only grant.
How to Enroll
Referrals can be made through your Reach Up Case Manager. If you do not have a Reach Up Case Manager, then they can be made to the VT MOMS email VTMOMS@howardcenter.org.