The report describes Volunteers for Families (VFF), a 3-year project to develop a statewide (Vermont) network of trained volunteers to advocate for and to provide and coordinate services to, families of school-age learners (ages 3-21) with severe developmental disabilities. A three-phase process for establishing a VFF program is outlined, consisting of (1) identifying families and identifying/recruiting advisory councils, supporting agencies, and volunteers; (2) holding family orientation meetings and screening and training volunteers; and (3) providing technical assistance to and follow-up with volunteers and families. Among family services provided were the following: assistance in implementing home- and community-based individualized education programming (IEP) objectives; social integration activities; activities to develop recreational and leisure skills; and respite care. Project efforts resulted in establishment of VFF programs in eight regions of the state; 76 families and volunteers were matched, and 63% of those matches continued throughout the life of the project. Appendices, which comprise the bulk of the document, include steps in the family referral and volunteer screening processes, a family orientation packet, and the complete texts of volunteer and trainer handbooks, including worksheets and transparencies for nine training sessions. (JW)