FSD Publications

ABUSE PREVENTION
Baby Safe Haven Brochure (pdf)
Prevent Child Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Parents & Caregivers (pdf)

ADOPTION
Adoption Assistance for Children Involved With DCF (pdf)
Agreement for Post-Adoption Contact or Communications (pdf)
Informational Guide for Those Parenting by Adoption or Guardianship (pdf)
Vermont Consortium for Adoption & Guardianship (pdf)

CHILD PROTECTION
Child Safety Interventions (pdf) Arabic \| Bosnian \| Burmese \| French \| Karen \| Kirundi \| M aay Maay \| Nepali \| Portuguese Brazilian \| Somali \| Spanish \| Swahili Vietnamese
A Guide to Family Support Services (PDF)
SDM Procedures Manual (pdf)
SDM Danger Indicators (pdf)
Vermont Court Hearing SDM Guide (pdf)
SMD Court Reference Sheet for FSD and Legal Staff (pdf)

CHILDREN IN DCF CUSTODY
Custody Brochure & Form: For Custodial Parents
Custody Brochure & Form: For Non-Custodial Parents
Custody Brochure & Form: For Relatives and Friends Arabic \| Bosnian \| Burmese \| French \| Karen \| Kirundi \| Maay Maay \| Nepali \| Portuguese Brazilian \| Somali \| Spanish \| Swahili Vietnamese
Family Time Guidelines

FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION
Family Services Practice Model (pdf)
Family Services Practice Model For Families (pdf)
Parent’s Guide to DCF's Family Services Division (pdf)
Strategic Plan: 2019 - 2021 (pdf)
What to Expect When a Family Services Worker Visits Your Home (pdf) Bosnian \| Burmese \| French \| Karen \| Kirundi \| Nepali \| Portuguese Brazilian \| Somali \| Spanish \| Swahili \| Vietnamese

FEDERAL CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES REVIEWS & PLANS
Child and Family Services Plan: 2025 through 2029 (pdf) VT 2025-2029 Diligent Recruitment Plan (pdf) VT 2025-2029 Health Care Oversight Plan (pdf) VT 2025-2029 Disaster Plan (pdf) Vermont’s Training Plan (pdf)
Child and Family Services Plan: 2020 through 2024 (pdf) Annual Progress and Services Report (2020) Annual Progress and Services Report (2021) Annual Progress and Services Report (2022) Annual Progress and Services Report (2023) Annual Progress and Services Report (2024) 2020-2024 Final Report
Child and Family Services Review: Final Report 2015 (pdf)
Family First Prevention Services Act Prevention Plan: 2022 (pdf)
Program Improvement Plan: 2016-2018 (pdf)
Statewide Assessment Instrument: 2014 (pdf)

FOSTER/KINSHIP CARE
Guide for Foster & Kinship Foster Families in Vermont (pdf)
Kinship Caregivers Guide (pdf)
Foster Parent Court Notification Card (pdf)

LICENSING REGULATIONS
Licensing Regulations for Child-Placing Agencies (pdf)
Licensing Regulations for Commissioner-Designated Shelter Programs (pdf)
Licensing Rules for Foster Homes in Vermont (pdf)
Licensing Regulations for Residential Treatment Programs (pdf)

SHARING YOUR CONCERNS
Guide to Sharing Your Concerns with FSD (pdf)

YOUTH
Driving Guide for Youth in Vermont Foster Care (pdf)