Vanderbilt Child and Family Center
Caregiver Support Group: ‘How to Protect Your Family from Financial Exploitation’
Apr. 4, 2019—Vanderbilt faculty, staff, and students are invited to join the Caregiver Support Group meeting for a discussion about the red flags of a scam artist, the signs of financial exploitation, and steps to prevent it from happening to loved ones.
What’s On My Mind: Celebrating women’s history and impact
Mar. 25, 2019—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reflects on Women's History Month and the women who are leading at Vanderbilt.
FutureVU survey focuses on two key issues: child care and commuting
Mar. 21, 2019—The Division of Administration launched a FutureVU-focused survey for faculty, staff and students on Monday, March 18, to provide feedback on two separate topics: child care needs and commuting habits.
Boomers, Elders and More: ‘Preparing an Advance Directive in 7 Steps’
Mar. 12, 2019—Angela Brown, outreach coordinator for Alive Hospice, will discuss “Preparing an Advance Directive in 7 Steps.”
Campus collaboration inspires children to create sustainable art
Mar. 8, 2019—The Sustainability and Environmental Management Office partnered with the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center to judge an “upcycled" art contest for VCFC students ages 1 through 5.
VCFC Caregiver Support Group March 13th
Mar. 6, 2019—Vanderbilt Child and Family Center will be hosting Emily Harlan from Home Instead Senior Care at the next caregiver support group on Wednesday, March 13 from 12 p.m. -1 p.m. in Light Hall room 431.
Caregiver support group to meet Feb. 13
Jan. 24, 2019—The caregiver support group hosted by the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center is open to all Vanderbilt faculty, staff, and students caring for a loved one. The support group is a safe space to discuss the stresses, challenges, and rewards of caregiving.
Vanderbilt Child and Family Center presents to USAC on task force, events
Jan. 23, 2019—Representatives from the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center recently spoke to the University Staff Advisory Council about a new task force and upcoming events.
Save the date: 2019 Summer Camp Fair is Feb. 28
Jan. 10, 2019—The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center will host the 2019 Summer Camp Fair on Thursday, Feb. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Light Hall North Lobby. The free fair is a great opportunity for families and students to speak to camp representatives about summer camp opportunities.
Boomers, Elders and More hosts Medicare discussion Jan. 16
Jan. 2, 2019—The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center is hosting the Boomers, Elders and More speaker series from January to May 2019. The January event will feature Ali Hulten from TN SHIP, who will discuss Medicare.
Caregiver Support Group to meet Jan. 9
Jan. 2, 2019—The Caregiver Support Group will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 9, in Light Hall, Room 431. Guest speaker Karen Mevis from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder will share her expertise and lead a group discussion.
Caregiver Support Group to meet Dec. 12
Nov. 26, 2018—December’s Caregiver Support Group meeting will feature guest speaker Keith King, community relations manager at Alive Hospice. King’s talk is titled “Let’s Talk: Communication Techniques for Difficult Conversations.”