We’re halfway to our goal!
Our goal is to raise $30,000 in our Annual Appeal to sustain our support for prenatal & postpartum families.
Prenatal and postpartum support should be available and accessible to every family—no matter their circumstances. That’s why there are no barriers to accessing our services.
Why is this support so essential?
New parents face sleep deprivation, identity shifts, physical recovery, and the overwhelming responsibility of caring for a newborn. Compassionate support helps buffer these stresses, lowering the risk of postpartum anxiety and depression.
Feeling alone or unsupported is one of the strongest predictors of postpartum mood disorders. Human connection increases resilience, confidence, and a sense of safety. This is why our Postpartum Angel program has been a treasured resource in Central Vermont for more than 30 years; last year 95% of Good Beginnings families said their Postpartum Angel was an important part of their postpartum support system.
When parenthood is valued and supported, families thrive—and thriving families build resilient communities.
Will you donate today so we can continue offering help to every new parent who needs it?
Donations of all sizes go far in our small organization:
- $25 provides three families with Welcome Bags
- $50 provides space for our educational workshops
- $100 provides a baby carrier to a mom or dad who cannot afford one
- $300 helps recruit, train and match three families with a Postpartum Angel
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.
Support our cause:
