The main laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures that govern our work.
Family Services Policies
Family Services Regulations
Licensing Regulations For Child-Placing Agencies
Licensing Regulations For Commissioner-Designated Shelter Programs
Licensing Rules For Foster Homes in Vermont
Licensing Regulations For Residential Treatment Programs
Family Services Rules
Rule 2000 - Response to Child Abuse and Neglect
Rule 3000 - Administrative Review Process
Rule 7000 - Transition Age Youth
Rule 9000 - Maintenance and Access to Records
Federal Laws
Titles IV-B, IV-E & Related Sections of the Social Security Act
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act
Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
Federal Reviews & Plans
Federal Child and Family Services Reviews & Plans
Interstate Compacts
Interstate Compact on Juveniles (ICJ)
Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)
State Laws
Title 33: Human Services, Chapter 49: CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Title 33: Human Services, Chapter 51: GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 33: Human Services, Chapter 52: DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS
Title 33: Human Services, Chapter 53: CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE OR SUPERVISION
Title 33: Human Services, Chapter 57: Interstate Compact on Juveniles
Title 33: Human Services, Chapter 59: Interstate Compact On The Placement Of Children