Vermonters, businesses and communities impacted by the July 2024 floods should report damage to Vermont 211. Find resources, guidance and referral information at vermont.gov/Flood. Volunteer to help or donate to the Vermont Flood Response & Recovery Fund to support all those impacted.
Flood Resources
FSD Publications
| ABUSE PREVENTION |
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| Baby Safe Haven Brochure (pdf) |
| Prevent Child Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Parents & Caregivers (pdf) |
| CHILD PROTECTION |
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| A Guide to Family Support Services (PDF) |
| SDM Procedures Manual (pdf) |
| SDM Danger Indicators (pdf) |
| Vermont Court Hearing SDM Guide (pdf) |
| SMD Court Reference Sheet for FSD and Legal Staff (pdf) |
| CHILDREN IN DCF CUSTODY |
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| Custody Brochure & Form: For Custodial Parents |
| Custody Brochure & Form: For Non-Custodial Parents |
| Custody Brochure & Form: For Relatives and Friends |
| Family Time Guidelines |
| FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION |
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| Family Services Practice Model (pdf) |
| Family Services Practice Model For Families (pdf) |
| Parent’s Guide to DCF's Family Services Division (pdf) |
| Strategic Plan: 2019 - 2021 (pdf) |
| What to Expect When a Family Services Worker Visits Your Home (pdf) |
| FEDERAL CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES REVIEWS & PLANS |
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| Child and Family Services Plan: 2020 through 2024 (pdf) |
| Child and Family Services Review: Final Report 2015 (pdf) |
| Family First Prevention Services Act Prevention Plan: 2022 (pdf) |
| Program Improvement Plan: 2016-2018 (pdf) |
| Statewide Assessment Instrument: 2014 (pdf) |
| FOSTER/KINSHIP CARE |
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| Guide for Foster & Kinship Foster Families in Vermont (pdf) |
| Kinship Caregivers Guide (pdf) |
| Foster Parent Court Notification Card (pdf) |
| SHARING YOUR CONCERNS |
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| Guide to Sharing Your Concerns with FSD (pdf) |
| YOUTH |
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| Driving Guide for Youth in Vermont Foster Care (pdf) |