For Parents
Web
Resources
Search United Way's GET INFO database for health and
human services in Vermont. http://www.vermont211.org
Or, call the free, confidential telephone information
and referral service
(802) 257-7989 or toll free (866)
652-4636
http://www.family.samhsa.gov/ —A
public education web site, developed to support
the efforts of parents and other caring adults to promote
mental health and prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco,
and illegal drugs among 7- to 18-year-olds.
http://www.girlpower.gov/ —A
web site designed to help encourage and motivate 9-
to 13- year-old girls to make the most of their
lives. There's a section for grownups with resources,
cool quizes and more..
http://www.howtolearn.com/personal.html
—Searching for ways to motivate your child
to learn or achieve higher grades? HowtoLearn.com is
the premier source for time-tested, research-based answers
to all your learning questions. Find information on
ADD and ADHD, home schooling, teacher education and
learning styles.
www.kidsplayce.org
- A children's indoor play space. An innovative play
space for children from birth to 8 years and their companions.
It's easy and kids love it. Climbing maze & fire
pole, castle, two-story townhouse, train, boat, storytime
stairway, gaint bubble machine, sand table and ball
run. Birthday parties. Baby showers. Family gatherings.
www.NetSmartzKids.org
- A youth friendly web sit that can help parents and
kids learn about Internet safety.
http://www.isafe.org/lessons.htm
—ISafe helps educate parents about hazards
in cyberspace and gives them opportunities to spread
this valuable information within their communities.
http://mentalhealth.about.com/library/h/docs/bld05441.htm —Find a list of things
that people should and should not do online so
as to protect themselves and their privacy while
using the internet.
www.vsac.org - Vermont
Student Assistance Corporation is the first stop
when finding financial aid for college or technical
school. These folks are friendly but professional,
and really know their stuff!
http://www.orphan.org/ - The Orphan Foundation - Find
out more about the scholarships available to youth
in foster care and the e-mentoring opportunities.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ - Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Student may apply
on-line for student financial aid from this site.
Students who applied for aid last year may also be
able to complete a Renewal FAFSA application on-line.
http://www.collegenet.com/ - College NET - provides
basic information, including costs and financial
aid. You can search by state, region, size of university,
major subject, etc. to find schools of interest. Lets applicants complete,
file, and pay for their admissions applications entirely
through the Internet.
Start
Something
" Start Something is a program for kids ages 8 to 17 that helps them figure
out what they might want to do in their life and what next steps they should
take to pursue their interests and reach their goals." | 
