What happens in early childhood lays the foundation for how children's brains develop, how they do at school, and how they interact with the world throughout their lives.
| AVAILABLE SERVICES |
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| Children's Integrated Services (CIS) CIS offers early intervention, family support, and prevention services to help ensure the healthy development and well-being of children, pre-birth to age 5. |
| Early Intervention Services IDEA Part C provides early intervention services for infants and toddlers with special needs, from birth through age three and their families. |
| Specialized Child Care Quality child care and specific supports to children up to age 13. |
| CDD PUBLICATIONS |
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| Specialized Child Care Handbook (pdf) |
| CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES |
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| Child Development Basics (CDC) |
| Help Me Grow Vermont |
| Understanding Children's Developmental Stage (Child Welfare Information Gateway) |
| FAMILY FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
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| Vermont Respite Support Program The Vermont Family Network (VFN) is offering grants for respite services. Respite provides short-term relief for parents or primary family caregivers. It is a preventive strategy that strengthens families, protects their health and well-being, and allows parents and/or caregivers to continue providing care at home. Please see the Program Flyer for additional information and how to apply. |
| STATEWIDE PHONE LINE FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN |
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| Dial 2-1-1 to connect with trained child development specialists who can answer your questions and connect you to resources and services in your community. |