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Resources for Adoptive Parents


Publications

  • Adoption Assistance for Children Involved With DCF
  • Agreement for Post-Adoption Contact or Communications
  • Continuing Journey of Children and Families: An Informational Guide for those Parenting by Adoption or Guardianship
  • Step Up To Prevent Child Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Parents & Caregivers
  • Vermont Adoption Consortium
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Forms

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Vermont Links

  • Vermont Consortium for Adoption & Guardianship
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  • Vermont Foster and Adoptive Family Association (VFAFA)
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  • Voices at the Table Blog & Website

National Links

  • Child Welfare Information Gateway - Adoption
  • National Child Traumatic Stress Network
  • North American Council on Adoptable Children

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From the Family Services Division

  • Policy 192:  Disclosure of Information Before Adoption Finalization
  • Policy 193:  Adoption Subsidy
  • Policy 194:  Release of Information by the Adoption Registry
  • Policy 196:  Post-Adoption Contact Agreements
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Sean Brown, Commissioner
Department for Children and Families
280 State Drive, HC 1 North
Waterbury, VT  05671-1080

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