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FSD Laws, Regs, Rules, Etc.

DCF Policies

DCF's Nondiscrimination Policy/Grievance Policy


FSD-Specific Laws, Regs, Rules, Policies

Below are the main laws, regulations and rules that govern the work we do.

 


Interstate Compacts

Interstate Compact on Juveniles (ICJ)
Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)


Licensing Regs

Child-Placing Agencies
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Foster Homes in Vermont
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Policies

Click here to see FSD policies.


Rules

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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


Federal Laws 

Below are links to the main federal laws that govern our work.

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

  • The Major Federal Legislation Concerned with Child Protection, Child Welfare, and Adoption presents a summary of federal child welfare legislation since 1974 that has had a significant impact on the field.
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