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Share Your Story

Your story matters and it belongs to you.

At the Springfield Area Parent Child Center, we believe stories are powerful. They help families find support, help communities understand what’s possible, and help decision-makers see the real impact of investing in children and caregivers.

We also believe that sharing a story is a choice, not an obligation.

If you have worked with SAPCC as a parent, caregiver, staff member, partner, or community member and want to share your experience, we would be honored to listen.

Why We Invite Stories

We share stories to:
  • Help families learn how to access services and support
  • Advocate for children and caregivers in our communities
  • Build understanding, connection, and belonging
  • Inspire others to support SAPCC with their time, voice, or resources
There is no “right” story. There is no single experience that represents everyone. We are committed to sharing many voices, reflecting the diversity and complexity of the families and communities we serve.
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What You Can Expect

We approach story-sharing with care, respect, and transparency.
You always own your story.
  • You can change your mind at any time.
  • You can decide what details are shared — or not shared.
  • You can choose whether your name is used, a pseudonym is used, or your story is shared anonymously.
You stay in control.
  • You choose how you’d like to share (conversation, writing, audio, video, etc.).
  • You choose what feels comfortable to talk about.
  • You will always have the opportunity to review and approve your story before it is shared publicly.
Your story is a gift not something you owe us.
We never pressure or persuade anyone to share. Our role is to create a safe, respectful invitation.

How Stories May Be Used

If you choose to share your story, it may be used in:
  • Advocacy and education efforts
  • Fundraising and donor communications
  • SAPCC’s website, social media, or printed materials
We will always explain how your story might be used before gathering it, and you can opt out of any use that doesn’t feel right to you.
Happy Father and daughter

Compensation & Reimbursement

We recognize that sharing your story takes time, energy, and emotional effort.

SAPCC offers:

  • $25 per hour for time spent participating in the storytelling process
  • Reimbursement for:
    • Mileage
    • Childcare
    • Lodging (with receipt)

You may decline compensation if you wish — but we want to offer it, because your time has value.

If you decide to stop the process at any point, you will still be compensated for the time you’ve already given.

Happy Father and daughter

Interested in Sharing?

If this feels like something you’d like to explore, the next step is simple.
Filling out the form does not commit you to sharing publicly. It just lets us know you’re interested, and someone from SAPCC will follow up to talk through options, answer questions, and make sure this feels right for you.

A note about story use

We are deeply grateful to everyone who offers to share their story. While we make every effort to honor and use the stories entrusted to us, we are not always able to share every story publicly.

Decisions about whether and how a story is used depend on many factors, including timing, format, and whether the story can be shared with integrity and care.

Even if your story is not shared publicly, it still matters. Offering your story helps us learn, reflect, and improve how we serve children and families.

Questions or Concerns?

We approach storytelling with humility and care. If something doesn’t feel right at any point, we want to know.
You can always reach us at:

802 886 5242
sapcc@sapcc-vt.org
Thank you for considering sharing your voice with us.