Good Beginnings of Central VT

Our trained community volunteers visit families weekly during the first three months after birth or adoption of a baby. Any new parent in Central Vermont is eligible, regardless of income or circumstance. A limited number of prenatal visits are also available on request. During a typical visit, a Postpartum Angel may hold the baby, give attention to older siblings, offer baby wearing or infant soothing support, accompany parent to an appointment or on errands, or support the family with accessing other resources.

Visit The Nest, our cozy community space, Wednesdays through Fridays between 9:00AM and 3:00PM. Families can drop in to nurse a baby or give older toddlers a break from running errands while enjoying hot tea/coffee, age-appropriate toys and books, and a lending library of parenting resources.

The Birthing Year, our series of free early parenting workshops, covers a wide range of prenatal, childbirth and postpartum topics, including one workshop specifically for dads-to-be. Certain topics are also available as one-on one sessions.