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Foster Parents: Publications

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From the Family Services Division

  • Foster Parent Court Notification
  • Guide for Foster & Kinship Foster Families in Vermont
  • Licensing Regulations for Foster Homes in Vermont
  • Vermont Kinship Caregivers  Guide

From Other Sources

  • Adoptive and Foster Parent Shopping List (Parents.com)
  • Foster Parents Considering Adoption (Child Welfare Information Gateway)
  • Helping Youth Transition to Adulthood: Guidance for Foster Parents (Child Welfare Information Gateway)
  • Kinship Caregivers and the Child Welfare System  (Child Welfare Information Gateway)
  • Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Abuse or Neglect (Child Welfare Information Gateway)
  • Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs (Academy of Pediatrics)
  • Social Media: Tips for Foster Parents and Caregivers (Child Welfare Information Gateway)
  • Supporting Your LGBTQ Youth: A Guide for Foster Parents (Child Welfare Information Gateway)
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