A citizen panel that reviews DCF policies, practices, and procedures related to child protection. It is required to get federal Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment Act funds.
Board Membership
Members represent the community and include people who have expertise in the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. There should be no fewer than 10 and no more than 25 members at any given time. DCF staff are not voting members and may not be considered for any board position, such as chair or co-chair.
Annual Reports
Annual Report 2023-2024
Annual Report 2022-2023
Annual Report 2021-2022
Annual Report 2020-2021
Annual Report 2019-2020
Annual Report 2017-2018
Meetings & Governance
The Board meets quarterly to discuss issues related to child protection in Vermont. Meetings are typically scheduled the first Wednesday of March, June, September and December from 9:00 to 12:00 noon.
Upcoming Meetings
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 9:00AM - 12:00PM | Agenda, Minutes
Join virtually using the Teams link below:
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Dial in by phone
+1 802-828-7667,,172081869# United States, Montpelier
Phone conference ID: 172 081 869#
VCAB Co-Chairs
Erinn Rolland-Forkey, VFAFA President
PO Box 205, South Barre, VT 05670
VFAFAPresident@gmail.com
Child Abuse Medicine, UVM Children’s Hospital
111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 847-8200 • James.Metz@UVMHealth.org
DCF Contact
Brenda Gooley, Operations Director
Family Services Division
(802) 760-0610