Houseparents provide the children with the structure and support each child needs to succeed. They will welcome you into the cottage so you can see what they do and learn ways to take these skills home. Children are responsible for keeping their own room clean as well as doing assigned chores in the … [Read more...] about What else can you tell me about the houseparent?
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Where do the children sleep?
The children live together in cottages with nine or ten others in their age group and one houseparent. Every cottage provides a comfortable, family-style atmosphere. There are two or three children in each bedroom. Children can arrange their furniture, decorate with posters or pictures from home, … [Read more...] about Where do the children sleep?
What is the school like?
Kurn Hattin's state-approved school for grades kindergarten through eight includes a computer lab, a well-stocked media center/library, and a 300-seat auditorium. The farm provides hands on lessons as part of the science curriculum. Students are grouped according to their academic skill … [Read more...] about What is the school like?
Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration
Annual Veteran's Day Celebration Seventh grader, Tayshaun, greets guests Colonel Bruce Martin, U.S. Army retired and Pete Manning, Staff Sergeant National Guard at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children’s Veterans’ Day Celebration. Including readings, candle lighting, music, and lunch, the ceremony, in its … [Read more...] about Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration
Guests Welcomed at Kurn Hattin Get Acquainted Day
Guests Welcomed at Kurn Hattin Get Acquainted Day Westminster, VT---Guests experienced first-hand how Kurn Hattin transforms the lives of children and their families forever at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children’s Autumn Get Acquainted Day on November 2. After a music performance, video and alumna … [Read more...] about Guests Welcomed at Kurn Hattin Get Acquainted Day
All things Halloween at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children
All things Halloween at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children On October 26, Harry Potter Night was a magical event that delighted everyone and was the perfect compliment to Kurn Hattin Homes’ Halloween Dance. The dining hall was transformed into the Great Hall at Hogwarts. Students sat by Houses and … [Read more...] about All things Halloween at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children
Thirteen Kurn Hattin Students Headed to District Music Festival
Thirteen Kurn Hattin Students Headed to District Music Festival District VI Music Festival selection committee for Middle School Chorus has selected 13 students to represent Kurn Hattin Homes for Children at the upcoming District Festival on November 16 and 17 at Brattleboro Union High School in … [Read more...] about Thirteen Kurn Hattin Students Headed to District Music Festival
Adopt-A-Cottage Sponsors Get Involved at Kurn Hattin
Adopt-A-Cottage Sponsors Get Involved at Kurn Hattin "If you could wake up tomorrow with one new talent or ability, what would it be and why?" was one of several questions both adults and children queried on Adopt-a-Cottage Sponsor Night, September 6, 2018 at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children. … [Read more...] about Adopt-A-Cottage Sponsors Get Involved at Kurn Hattin