DCF joins communities across the country in recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Child Development Division is joining the National Afterschool Association to celebrate Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week from April 21-25, 2025.

The Child Development Division, in partnership with the Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC) would like to remind early childhood educators of an exciting opportunity: the Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program! 

Announcing the first ever National Home Visiting Week during April 21-25.

Vermont has begun using Medicaid to bolster housing navigation and housing sustaining services to eligible individuals.

As we celebrate this week, I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the unwavering dedication and hard work of our incredible early childhood community.

DCF Family Services Division is sponsoring three events with VINS Nature Center and their traveling raptor program in April and May to celebrate National Foster Care Month (May 2025)

This is a time to recognize and appreciate the dedicated professionals who work to protect children and support families in Vermont. At the Department for Children and Families (DCF), Family Services Workers play a key role in helping children, teens, and families stay safe and healthy.

March 28 is the last day you can register for the spring-summer Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) Group Care course. Register today!

The Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) Income Guidelines are being updated to reflect the new 2025 Federal Poverty Levels (FPL).