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Access Child Development Services


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
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
Specialized Child Care Handbook (pdf)

CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
Child Development Basics (CDC)
Help Me Grow Vermont
Understanding Children's Developmental Stage (Child Welfare Information Gateway)

FAMILY FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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
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.