Building Hope for Children

Building Hope for Children, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Essex, Vermont, dedicated to creating a therapeutic community residence for children with developmental disabilities. Its mission is to help children with developmental disabilities, medical needs, and mental health complexities thrive in their own community by providing a therapeutic home in Vermont. The organization’s inclusive model is intended to support children with complex needs while fostering independence and connection to community life.

Building Hope for Children is working toward establishing this residence and invites people to learn about its vision and story. The organization also recognizes the friends and supportive partners who contribute to its efforts. Through its focus on therapeutic community living, Building Hope for Children aims to offer children a place where their needs can be supported and their potential encouraged. Its work centers on building a hopeful, community-based option for children and their families in Vermont. The organization shares information about its vision, history, board of directors, and ways to get in touch.