Every October for the past two decades, Kurn Hattin Homes for Children has hosted its Annual Professional Development Conference. The event is an all day workshop attended by educators, counselors, therapists, and health professionals and features an expert in the field of child care, child … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Healthy Blended Families
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A Career of Caring: Christopher Barry Retires from Kurn Hattin Homes
Leadership is a journey of discovery. It is the expression of a person at his or her best whose aim is to transform something for the better and to develop this potential in others. It is not a solitary pursuit but one that harnesses the energy of those around you. Hilary Owen After 40 years … [Read more...] about A Career of Caring: Christopher Barry Retires from Kurn Hattin Homes
Invitational Cross Country Meets Where Everyone’s A Winner
Invitational Cross Country Meets Where Everyone’s A Winner September 26, 2012 | Westminister- On September 19, 2012, Kurn Hattin Homes hosted the first of two Invitational Cross-Country Meets on a perfect autumn day. After walking the course at 3:30 p.m., the first of the three divisions for girls … [Read more...] about Invitational Cross Country Meets Where Everyone’s A Winner
Kurn Hattin Homes Presents Workshop On Blended Families October 26th
Kurn Hattin Homes Presents Workshop On Blended Families October 26th WITH HARVARD PSYCHOLOGIST DR. PATRICIA PAPERNOW Septmber 24, 2012 | Westminster, VT—Harvard psychologist Dr. Patricia Papernow will lead Kurn Hattin Homes 21st annual Professional Development Conference on October 26, 2012 at the … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Homes Presents Workshop On Blended Families October 26th
Transition and Transformation for Children and Families in Need
September in Vermont brings dazzling sunny days, offering a glimpse of golden-edges on the lush, dark green shades of summer. Trees cast off the first few fluttering leaves, as crisp breezes carry the scent of fresh apples ready for picking in the orchards. Monarch butterflies emerge and embark on … [Read more...] about Transition and Transformation for Children and Families in Need
Apple Week at Kurn Hattin
Apple Week at Kurn Hattin September 18, 2012 | Westminster, VT–The Kurn Hattin children just wrapped up Apple Week, one of the four science class experiential learning sessions on the campus farm. With farm manager, Patrick Barry and their science teachers, the children learn about the numerous … [Read more...] about Apple Week at Kurn Hattin
Kurn Hattin Executive Director Retires
Kurn Hattin Executive Director Retires September 17, 2012 | Westminster, VT– After 40 years at Kurn Hattin Homes, 15 of which were as Executive Director, Christopher Barry has retired. His staff, family and former students sent him off after a splendid dinner celebration on Friday, September 14. … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Executive Director Retires
A Few Words about Kurn Hattin Homes for Children
Be ours a purpose firm and sureBe ours a manhood staunch and pure~Reverend Charles Dickinson, Kurn Hattin’s founder, in his Harvard Class Day poem, 1876 There’s a lot to say about Kurn Hattin: About the steadfast legacy, more than a century old, of caring for children, each with his or her own story … [Read more...] about A Few Words about Kurn Hattin Homes for Children