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Life has changed dramatically in the past few weeks, but Vermont’s designated and specialized service agencies are still here to help. Vermont Care Partners (VCP) agencies are now meeting the mental health, substance use disorder and developmental services needs of Vermonters...
CCS staff is on the front lines during the COVID-19 health crisis, designated “Essential Healthcare Providers.” While as many supports as possible are delivered remotely, CCS provides personal safety kits and Personal Protective Equipment when in-person supports are required to...
While she came aboard just before the current health crisis hit, CCS officially welcomes Emily Posner to its Direct Support Professionals team. “I see this as an opportunity to work for social justice and inclusion,” Emily said. “I have never...
APSE is calling on the nation’s governors to declare Direct Support Professional “essential staff” during this public health crisis. The statement says, in part, “Job Coaches and other Direct Support Professionals are essential to ensuring the safety and health of...
Our Annual Lunch and Awards Presentation, scheduled for April 30 at The DoubleTree, has been postponed indefinitely while we all work together to get past the COVID-19 health crisis. We hope to reschedule but it’s too early to speculate about...
CCS is NOT CLOSED. We are working diligently and creatively to deliver essential, person centered supports prioritizing the needs, health and safety of our consumers while maximizing the health and wellness of our staff and community. More information and resources on...
Watch this video on the Bridging program at CCS’ amazing partnership with The Flynn Center. Working with resident artists at The Flynn, our program’s high school students get the chance to not only experience live performances, but to learn about...
Read Vermont Care Partners sponsored feature on how supported employment in Vermont works – for individuals, businesses, communities and the economy. Read VTDigger feature here...
Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 12 Noon at DoubleTree by Hilton, Burlington Support CCS work and mission – to provide essential supports to people with intellectual disabilities and autism, building a community where everyone participates and belongs – by sponsoring this inspiring event....
Be a part of “Stepping Forward Together: Creating Solutions that Promote Health Equity” on Friday, March 13 at The Davis Center at UVM. Get registration and event info. here! CCS is a co-host, and a proud member of Vermont Care...