Springfield Area Parent Child Center
Building Bridges of Support
for Children, Families & Caregivers
Are you a parent?
About Us
The Springfield Area Parent Child Center (SAPCC) builds bridges of support for children, families and caregivers. SAPCC is one of fifteen parent child centers in the state of Vermont that make up the Vermont Parent Child Center Network (VPCCN). SAPCC serves around 3000 individuals in northern Windsor and southern Windham counties each year through our wide variety of programs and services. We are available by phone, email, the contact tab above, or just stop in to visit us during regular office hours – we would love to know how we can support you!
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Services Available
Home Visits
Parent Child Centers provide home visits from our friendly nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and family support workers. Families can contact us to request this home-based support. The frequency and content of visits is determined by family goals and interest.
Home Visits
PlayWorks Child Center
Quality care and preschool education for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Open Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.
PlayWorks Child Center
Parent Education &
Support
Parenting classes and support groups are available throughout the year. Please contact us for more information.
Parent Education & Support
Support, Information & Referral
SAPCC provides a welcoming environment with professional staff that are ready to address the immediate needs and/or contribute to the long-term well-being of families. We serve as a first-contact resource for parents; providing information about child development and parenting, as well as connecting families with local or statewide resources. Services are provided through direct referral and follow-up, if requested.
Support, Information & Referral
Playgroups
Social interaction for parents and children in a fun and safe environment. Two age-appropriate playgroups are held each Monday morning at SAPCC. Infant/Toddler Group is from 9 – 10:15am, and Pre-K is from 10:30 – noon. No need to register – just show up and sign in!
Playgroups
Welcome Baby Bags
Free gift bags for new parents are available by request. These bags are filled with information and resources for new parents, along with some toys, books and gifts for baby!
Our diaper bank is open to the public and not based on income. Only information needed is name, town of residence and size/number of diapers needed.
Welcome Baby Bags
& Diaper Bank
Children’s Integrated Services (CIS)
Provides developmental services for families with children with medical conditions or developmental delays, or a need for family support, mental health, or preventative nursing services. This program is a home visiting program and providers can come to you or meet you at SAPCC if you choose.
Children’s Integrated Services (CIS)
Community Collaboration & Development
Working with schools, parents, community members and other agencies to help develop services to meet the needs of families with young children, SAPCC advocates for and contributes to family-centered services and events by taking a supportive and/or leadership role in promotion, prevention and early intervention efforts in the community. We also provide several meeting spaces free of charge to community groups – call to reserve a space.
Community Collaboration & Development
The First 5 Years Matter
When children don’t get the right start, they face obstacles that put them at a great disadvantage. At the Parent Child Center we aim to help families give the resources to give their kids every opportunity available!
Will you help us change the future?
ACEs
Parent Child Centers (PCCs) are a network of 15 community-based non-profit organizations, serving all of Vermont. The purpose of each PCC is to provide support and education to families with young children. We use the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework with the goal to help all Vermont families get off to a healthy start, promote well-being and build on family strengths. 57% of Vermonters have had one or more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and 22% have 3 or more ACEs. ACEs have been linked to risky health behaviors, chronic health conditions, and early death. The Parent Child Centers use the Strengthening Families Framework and have a two-generation approach to both mitigate and prevent the following ACEs:
1. Physical abuse
2. Sexual abuse
3. Emotional abuse
4. Physical neglect
5. Emotional neglect
6. Mother treated violently
7. Household substance abuse
8. Household mental illness
9. Parental separation or divorce
10. Incarcerated household member
Strengthening Familes
Strengthening Families™ is a research-informed approach to increase family strengths, enhance child development and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect. It is based on engaging families, programs and communities in building five protective factors:
- Parental resilience
- Social connections
- Knowledge of parenting and child development
- Concrete support in times of need
- Social and emotional competence of children