Our Mission

The Department for Children and Families, as part of an integrated Agency of Human Services, fosters the healthy development, safety, well-being, and self-sufficiency of Vermonters.

We are passionate about prevention and will:

• Reduce poverty and homelessness;
• Improve the safety and well-being of children and families;
• Create permanent connections for children and youth; and
• Provide timely and accurate financial supports for children, individuals, and families.

Our Vision

Vermont is a place where people prosper; children and families are safe and have strong, loving connections; and individuals have the opportunity to fully develop their potential.

Our Commitments

• To be exceptional collaborators with schools, community partners, businesses, service providers, the justice system, and most of all, those we serve.
• To be open, responsive, and fair in our decision-making.
• To develop highly trained and motivated staff.
• To embrace the four key practices of the Agency of Human Services:
  • Customer Service;
  • Holistic Service;
  • Strengths-Based Service;
  • Results-Oriented Service.