No current school delays or cancellations
Statements
Statement from Kurn Hattin Homes – August 25, 2021
During the last academic year, Kurn Hattin Homes was reviewed by a Review Team appointed by the Vermont Secretary of Education, Dan French. During this review, the KHH administration cooperated fully with the Agency of Education’s Independent Review Team as they conducted a comprehensive and thorough investigation into the Homes’ status as an ‘Approved’ Vermont independent school.
In a report released in May, the Review Team wrote, “with consistent implementation and ongoing oversight, [Kurn Hattin Homes] can provide a safe and healthy environment for its students. Based on the evidence considered during the review, [Kurn Hattin Homes] is playing an important role for students by providing an important blend of quality education and a responsive environment for children.” …Read more
Statement from Kurn Hattin Homes – October 23, 2020
Since 1894, Kurn Hattin Homes for Children has provided a safe and supportive haven for children whose families are going through a tough time. We serve children ages 5 to 15 from throughout the Northeast, giving them a safe, caring, and fun environment where, perhaps for the first time in their lives, they can excel … Read more
Statement from Kurn Hattin Homes – October 2, 2020
Our Kurn Hattin Homes family has been devastated and heartbroken by the recent media coverage we have received. We have served thousands of children during our 125 year history. Every single one of them is a valued member of our family, no matter the year or decade that they attended, and we care deeply about each of … Read more
Statement from Kurn Hattin Homes – September 19, 2020
Various media outlets have reported that Kurn Hattin Homes was pressured by the Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) to close its license as a residential treatment program (RTP). This is not accurate. Further, many of the facts and conclusions drawn by the media are demonstrably false. Kurn Hattin Homes, on its own initiative, … Read more
Statement about Alleged Abuse – July 3, 2020
Late Thursday afternoon, we received a call from the Reformer informing us of abuse allegations stemming from the 1960s, and‘70s. It was the first time we had heard specifics about allegations from these years, and we were given no time to respond. That was in no way indicative of us having nothing to say. We … Read more
