Vermont Resources

Getting Started

• FSD Publications
  Adoption publications
• Child Adoption Laws
  Adoption laws for state of Vermont.
• DCF District Laws
  Locations and contact information for family services district offices.
• LGBT Adoption Laws
  LGBT adoption laws in Vermont.
• Licensed Private Adoption Agencies
  A list of licensed private adoption agencies starts on page 47.
• Pre-Service Training Information
  Scroll to Adoptive Families pre-service training links.
• Public and Private Agency Search
  Public and private foster care adoption agencies in Vermont.
• Steps to Adoption
  Steps to become an adoptive parent in Vermont.
• Adoption Information
  Adoption Information by state
• Understanding Vermont’s Adoption Laws and Policies
  An overview of adoption laws
• Adoption Services
  DCF provides an overview of adoption services
• Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
  Information on the Home study program and requirements

Searching for Children

• Department of Children & Families
  Photo listing featuring waiting children in Vermont.
• WWK Recruiters
  Scroll down and click on Vermont to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Vermont Children.
• Heart Gallery Of America
  Photo lists of waiting children

Pre-Placement

• ICPC Information
  Provides general information on ICPC process in Vermont, including contact information for state ICPC offices.

Post-Adoption Support & Resources

• Adoption Assistance
  Select Vermont to view more information on adoption assistance in state of Vermont, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway.
• Caregiver Training Collaborative
  Scroll down to CTC Bulletin to view most recent calendar of upcoming trainings and conferences for foster and adoptive families.
• Lund Counseling Services
  Lund provides counseling opportunities for adoptive families.
• State Subsidy Information
  NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Vermont.
• Support Resources
  Provides general information and links to support programs in Vermont. Programs include adoption assistance, childcare, medical benefits and ongoing support.
• Vermont Foster and Adoptive Family Association
  A support group for foster and adoptive families in Vermont.
• Voices at the Table
  Voices at the Table is a place for foster, adoptive and kidship families to share knowledge, success stories, and concerns with each other.
• Attachment and Trauma Specialists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues.
• Behavioral care treatment centers
  A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care
• Adoption Therapists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption
• Child Care Resources
  A compiled list of child-care resources
• Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
  A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
• Counseling Resources
  A compiled list of counseling resources
• Kid Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in treating children
• Kinship Care
  Kinship programs and information
• Medical Resources
  Health and medical resources
• NPEN National Parenting Education Network
  A list of programs by state
• NOFAS FASD Support
  State resources and support group information
• Trauma Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues.
• Online Support Groups
  A list of online support group resources
• Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
  Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption
• Special Health Care Needs
  Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.

Events and Activities

• Cultural Events
  Events Calendar
• Summer Activities
  a list of activities for kids.

Home Study Service Providers

• Abby’s One True Gift
  Home study service provider
• American Adoptions
  Home study service provider
• Holt International Adoption Agency
  Home study service provider