CDD Blog

The new National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support, resources and referrals to any pregnant and postpartum mothers facing mental health challenges and their loved ones.

State-run testing sites will be ending by June 25th. Please encourage families to make an appointment to pick up free tests at state sites before June 25th.

The Child Development Division (CDD) would like to thank those who were able to attend the new Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) rate structure informational session held on Thursday, June 2nd.

The Child Development Division (CDD) is moving into the next phase of the STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS) revision process.

The Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division, is happy to be partnering with the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, and the Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) to provide Vermont State Park passes to Vermont's early childhood educators and afterschool professionals.

The Child Development Division (CDD) has been working hard to get our new IT system, the Child Development Division Information System (CDDIS), ready to launch. We will be holding an informational session on Thursday, June 2nd, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, to share the new rate structure for the Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP).

The Child Development Division (CDD) is pleased to announce that we have two new team members joining us to support in the STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS) administration and revision.

Due to the Memorial Day holiday on May 30, 2022, there may be a delay in Child Care Financial Assistance payments.

The Child Development Division is excited to be recruiting for a Child Care Benefits Program Administrator.

With the arrival of the warm weather, the Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division, is partnering with the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources to provide 8,000 to 10,000 Vermont State Park passes to Vermont's early childhood educators.