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NEWS | Sept. 3, 2025

KS&CB Ep. 21 | Continuing the Mission:

VTNG Family Programs

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In this episode of Kitchen Spoons and Combat Boots, host Jessy Smith sits down with VTNG Military and Family Readiness specialist Scott Bushey to share updates and resources available to Vermont National Guard service members and families this fall.

They Cover:
Child Care Options – Child Care Aware of America and Drill Weekend Child Care initiatives. https://www.childcareaware.org/fee-assistancerespite/
Family Readiness Support – Connecting with your VTNG Military and Family Readiness Centers II team for referrals and assistance. https://www.ngfamily.vt.gov/Programs-Services/Military-and-Family-Readiness-Centers/
Deployment & Transition Help – Yellow Ribbon program, Transition Assistance Advisor, and employment support. https://www.ngfamily.vt.gov/Yellow-Ribbon-Program/
Employment Opportunities – The PRIME program for service members and spouses. https://vt.public.ng.mil/resources/prime/
Youth & Family Programs – Child & Youth Services, Military Kids Vermont, and more. https://www.ngfamily.vt.gov/Programs-Services/Child-Youth-Program/

Despite staffing changes, Family Programs remains dedicated to helping Guard families access the resources and benefits they deserve.

For more support, visit ngfamily.vt.gov.

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