Below are resources for birth families who are involved, in some way, with the Family Services Division (FSD).
Our Responsibility
We help make sure children and youth:
- Are safe from abuse,
- Have their basic needs met, and
- Have the parental care, support, and supervision required to ensure their well-being and education.
How We Work With Families
When we decide that a family needs services, we help them to:
- Make their homes safe,
- Keep their children home, and
- Strengthen their families.
Learn About Our Work
Read the Parent’s Guide to DCF's Family Services Division to learn about:
- What is happening to you and why
- How we'll work with you and other family members
- The laws, policies, and principles that guide our work
- Other issues (e.g., court process)
Other FSD Publications
- Custody Brochure for Custodial Parents
- Custody Brochure for Non-Custodial Parents
- Parent’s Guide To Child Safety Interventions
- Sharing Your Concerns with FSD
- What to Expect When a Family Services Division Social Worker Visits Your Home
Publications From Other Sources
- A Guide for Parents in CHINS Cases (Vermont Judiciary)
- How the Child Welfare System Works (Child Welfare Information Gateway)