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Your children and teenagers are going to love life in Burlington, Vermont. You'll sleep easily knowing you are living in one of the safest cities in the United States, and your children will be able to attend some of the area's best schools. When they're not studying, take the whole family to North Beach Kayak and Canoe. You'll be able to launch your rented watercraft right from the beach of Lake Champlain. Or, for a more upscale excursion, charter a sailboat or even a yacht from Winds of Ireland. When you'd prefer good old terra firma, make a day of your visit to Red Rocks Park. You'll find pristine nature trails and plenty of picnicking and playground space. And for a day of leisurely fun, go to Pizza Putt. Not only will the teenagers get plenty at the buffet, but all of the kids will want to play putt putt golf and arcade games. Come and enjoy the nicest little city on Lake Champlain.1
Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Burlington
Vermont was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage through legislative action.2 Since then, the state's mental health agencies have focused on the preservation of marriage to ensure married couples stay married. Because of these efforts, divorce rates in Vermont are relatively low at 12.6 percent. Additionally, Burlington is among the 10 cities in America with the lowest divorce rates.3
Children and families in Burlington can participate in a wide variety of programs at the King Street Center. The center's preschool program prepares children for kindergarten by providing an intellectually stimulating environment in which kids can learn, grow, play and socialize. The Teen Futures program focuses on preparing middle and high school aged kids for transition into adulthood. The program's emphasis on academic excellence, career exploration and healthy choices provides a well-rounded curriculum for children. The center also offers a mentoring program, in which children are paired with positive adult role models who spend a few hours each week helping kids with homework, playing games, or just talking. Call the King Street Center at 802-862-6736 for further details.4
Family Services and Assistance Programs
The Vermont Department of Children and Families provides services and benefits to over 200,000 Vermont residents each year. Whether facilitating adoptions, finding foster homes for displaced children, or overseeing the child support payment system, the department works to ensure that children and families are provided the resources they need to lead healthy, happy lives. The department is also charged with maintaining the state's food stamp program, as well as its Medicaid and disability services. For additional information, call 802-241-2131.5
References
1. Wikipedia. (2017). Burlington, VT. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burlington,_Vermont.2. Gay Marriage States. (2016). Timeline of Gay Marriage in the United States. Retrieved from http://www.statesthatallowgaymarriage.com/.
3. Statistic Brain. (2016). U.S. Divorce Rate Statistics in Vermont. Retrieved from http://www.statisticbrain.com/u-s-divorce-rate-statistics/.
4. King Street Center. (2017). Our Programs. Retrieved from http://www.kingstreetcenter.org/our-programs.html.
5. Vermont Department of Children and Families. (2017). Homepage. Retrieved from http://dcf.vermont.gov/.
Burlington is located in Chittenden County, Vermont. It has a land area of 10.30 square miles and a water area of 5.18 square miles. The population of Burlington is 42,452 people with 16,153 households and a median annual income of $44,671. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Burlington, VT
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Mental health treatment and therapy in Burlington is sometimes a struggle to afford for families and individuals without proper insurance coverage. Finances for many in Burlington are not able to cover long term weekly counseling sessions without a budgetary plan in place. The good news is that therapists are often willing to work with you if accessibility is an issue. Low cost therapy and sliding scales are just some of the options that therapists can offer. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your counselor to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Burlington public health department.