DCF began “an aggressive investigation," “even though DCF has no authority to assess or investigate a fetus or a first-time, expectant mother," the Vermont ACLU says.

DCF began “an aggressive investigation” into the woman, “even though DCF has no authority to assess or investigate a fetus or a first-time, expectant mother," the Vermont ACLU says in a lawsuit.

Understanding Vermont's child protection registry is complicated, but the impact it has had on families is clear. The Vermont Parent Representation Center concluded the registry was critically ...

Keep your eyes peeled for mail with the Vermont Department of Children and Families' logo. ... should contact the Economic Services Division at DCF at 1-800-479-6151. Vermont flooding: ...

Vermont will issue $9.9 million to approximately 80,565 students in 53,535 households over the course of this summer, according to the DCF. More in U.S. Racial slur found on Mexico High School sign ...

Vermont’s child welfare agency used baseless allegations to secretly investigate a pregnant woman and win custody of her daughter before the baby's birth, according to a lawsuit.

DCF working through backlog of paper applications for Vermont Health Connect by Alicia Freese December 10, 2013, 7:18 pm December 12, 2013, 10:54 am Share this: ...

A former Vermont Department of Children & Families worker has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor in her care. The Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations said 31-year-old Sonja ...

Vermont Legal Aid says a judge has issued an order temporarily requiring the state to give more notice to people being exited from the hotel/motel program. According to Vermont Legal Aid, on Thursday, ...

Vermont’s child welfare agency has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the state routinely targets and tracks pregnant women . ... DCF need not wait for harm to occur after birth. ...

ACLU and Pregnancy Justice sued Vermont DCF for seizing custody of a baby before birth in 2022, alleging illegal surveillance and rights violations. Skip Navigation. Share on Facebook; ...

The Vermont Parent Representation Group released the report “Broken Systems/Broken Promises” earlier this month. It focuses specifically on the substantiation process, which is how DCF decides ...