Vermont

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Independent Living Program

Youth Development Program - Leaving Foster Care

We offer a wide range of services designed to help youth transition from State custody and care to self-sufficiency and independent living. Our...

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(802) 229-9151

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https://www.elevateyouthvt.org/youth-development

Ombudsman (Complaints)

Vermont Department of Child and Family Concerns & Complaints

This complaint department is not foster specific. The state of Vermont would like you to share your complaint with the worker or supervisor. Then if...

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http://dcf.vermont.gov/concerns-complaints

Rights in Foster Care

Vermont: Rights in Foster Care

The Sibling Bill of Rights This Bill of Rights was developed by the New England Youth Coalition with the support of the New England Association of...

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Download the Bill of Rights for Foster Families and Foster Children

If you don't find what you're looking for, or if there's info that should be listed here, contact us.

If you are being physically harmed — or are in danger of being harmed — it's an emergency. DIAL 911

Consider speaking with a foster parent, caseworker, an Independent Living Provider, your Attorney (or CASA or GAL), your school counselor, a therapist, or church pastor. You can also contact FosterClub by clicking the talk icon in the lower right corner.

When it is safe to do so, contact your caseworker first. If you do not receive a response within 3 business days, you could contact the Manager at the branch where your caseworker works. Finally, you could contact your State's Ombudsman. Check out our Youth Guide to Complaints.

Health Care for Former Foster Youth

Did you know that young people from foster care have access to free Medicaid after they turn 18 through their 26th birthday? Qualification to access Medicaid is NOT dependant on employment or education status.

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