Janet Munt Family Room

Programs

1. See Schedule OFamily Play is our most highly attended program, serving hundreds of children ages birth to five and their parents and caregivers annually. This drop-in program strengthens early childhood development, family stability, and access to critical supports in a welcoming, community-based setting.During fall and winter months, programming is held at our 20 Allen Street site, where children engage in developmentally rich play that supports early learning and gross and fine motor development. Through community partnerships, children receive developmental screenings and access Early Intervention (EI) services when needed. The program reduces social isolation and strengthens caregiver connection by building peer relationships and increasing access to supportive services, including workshops, English classes, Legal Aid, and enrichment activities. Nutritious meals and additional food support are provided at each session. In summer, programming transitions to the Ethan Allen Homestead for a garden-based learning program where families grow food, participate in workshops, and engage in nature-based activities. Transportation and basic needs supports are provided to reduce barriers…

   $80,083 spent
   6% of program spending

2. See Schedule OHealthy Families from the Start is a perinatal home visiting program supporting families from pregnancy through at least three months portpartum. The program aims to reduce postpartum mood and anxiety disorders while ensuring families have access to essential supports during the early parenting period. Families receive weekly home visits providing emotional support, birth preparation education, language interpretation, and connection to community resources. The program addresses critical service gaps for families who may not otherwise access or afford comparable supports. Following the intensive postpartum period, home visiting is reduced and families are intentionally connected to Family Room programming, including parent groups and playgroups, supporting ongoing peer connection and social support.

   $125,301 spent
   10% of program spending

3. See Schedule OOur 5-star preeschool program serves 12-13 children ages 3-5 who attend three days per week for approximately four hours per day. The program provides breakfast and lunch and is grounded in an emergent, child-centered curriculum.Staff support children's transition into structured learning environments and assist families with kindergarten readiness and connection to public school system. Many families are already engaged in Family Room programming, providing continuity of relationships and support. Children engage in early literacy, language development (including support for multilingual learners), creative arts, social-emotional learning, and experiential learning through activities such as music, storytelling, and field trips, including visits to the garden.Family engagement is central, with parents invited to participate in select classroom and off-site learning experiences to strengthen connection to their child's education.

   $116,844 spent$39,839 earned by the program
   9% of program spending

4. See Schedule OFamily Room family support programming includes food access, parent education, playgroups, and community-based supports designed to strengthen family stability, resilience, and protective factors.Food programming provides fresh produce, staple foods, prepared meals when needed, and grocery gift cards to meet diverse family needs. Food support is culturally responsive and delivered in partnership with local farms, markets, volunteers, and Feeding Chittenden.Additional programming includes parenting education (Strong Families), father engagement (Dad's Circle), Community Orientation, home visiting supports, and digital literacy classes. Playgroups support early childhood development and caregiver connection, including Crawlers, Waddlers, Toddlers, and Super Group for families with children on the autism spectrum.Across all offerings, programs are designed to reduce isolation, strengthen protective factors, and support family resilience through consistent access to relationships, resources and community connection.

   $962,058 spent$23,659 earned by the program
   75% of program spending

5. Other

The 5 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $1,284,286.