Who We Are & What We Do
Good Beginnings of Central Vermont is the community’s hub of information, support, and connection for prenatal and postpartum families & individuals.
Since 1991, our nonprofit organization has provided in-home support for postpartum caregivers, sending our Postpartum Angel volunteers into the homes of new parents for respite, connection, companionship, connection to community, and hands-on help.
Our dedicated staff of three women, all mothers of young children, also provide help accessing resources for breastfeeding and parenting support, postpartum depression, and basic needs. We host parenting workshops, babywearing consultations, Baby & Caregiver Meetups, and have a drop-in space for caregivers & babies called The Nest, open five days a week, which is adjacent to our office on River St. in Montpelier.
All of our offerings are free of charge for everyone.
Our Mission
To offer in-home support, accessible education and
meaningful connections for parents and caregivers prenatally through the postpartum
period.
Our Vision
When parenthood is valued and supported, we believe families can create the
foundation for resilient communities.
Our Values
Focus on the Parent
Community
Inclusivity
Respectful and Nonjudgemental Support
Financial and Organizational Stability
Our Story
Good Beginnings was founded in 1991 by three mothers in Northfield, VT who recognized a growing need for support for new parents due to the combined effects of shorter postpartum hospital stays and a diminished role for extended family and other traditional sources of support.
Are you
expecting a baby?
Connect with us before baby arrives and let us help you with your postnatal support system. Learn about our Journey into Parenthood workshop, designed to help you feel ready for the transition to caring for a newborn. Request postpartum visits from one of our amazing Postpartum Angels.
Do you have a new baby?
Check out what’s going on at The Nest, a cozy, baby-friendly drop-in space designed for you and your little one. You can get fitted for a baby carrier or borrow a carrier from our lending library. Browse & borrow from our selection of pregnancy & parenting books too! We’ve also got lots of information about activities and resources especially for families with babies and toddlers.
VOLUNTEER!
Join our team of Postpartum Angels
A little extra help from a caring, trained community member can go a long way during the first few months after having a new baby. Do you have an open heart and helping hand? Would you like to help families in your community build lasting bonds with their infants and connections to their community? Volunteer home visitors are needed now.
Our goal is to help make the postpartum transition smoother for families in our community.
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