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Protect Kids From:

  • Abandonment

    Vermont's Baby Safe Haven Law offers safe places to give up your baby—anonymously and legally.

  • Sexual Abuse

    Step up to keep children safe from sexual abuse

  • Shaking

    Learn about Shaken Baby Syndrome and how to prevent it

  • Substantiated Persons - Child Abuse / Neglect

    Employers may request a search of Vermont's Child Protection Registry on current or prospective employees, volunteers, grantees, or contractors who provide care, custody, treatment, transportation, or supervision of children or vulnerable adults