Children and Families

Comprehensive School Services

School Services are accessed through local schools or by calling Intake at 802.488.6600 to find out the availability in your school. The mission of the program is to address barriers within the child, home, school, and community that interfere with student achievement. Over 44 schools in Chittenden County have contracted with HowardCenter to provide social work services to children.  

Autism Spectrum Program (ASP)

Autism Spectrum Program (ASP) provides intensive, specialized instructional and behavioral treatment and support services year-round to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 2-21 years. Services are provided in home, school, and community settings and target the teaching and shaping of essential communication, social, adaptive behavior, daily living, and functional learning skills. ASP also provides consultation and training services regarding Autism and interventions.

INCLUSION

INCLUSION provides intensive, individualized support to children in grades K-12 with serious emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. Services include the development and management of all aspects of the behavioral and therapeutic elements of a student’s educational program, family treatment, and summer services. Please call Intake at 802.488.6600 for more information.

School Consultation and Training

HowardCenter offers mental health consultation and training aimed at helping schools address significant barriers to student learning and school performance. For more information, call 802.488.6706.
 

Students FIRST

(Fully Integrated Resources for Schools/Mental Health Teaming)

HowardCenter, South Burlington School District (applicant), Vermont Department for Children and Families along with a consortium composed of all Chittenden County School Districts and key community stakeholders are participating in an 18-month program to integrate schools and mental health systems. For more information, please click here or call Debbie Mintz at 802.488.6689.