Vermont Business Magazine The Department of Children & Families is committed to keeping children connected to their families, communities, and schools. Foster and kinship families help us keep this commitment by opening their homes and their hearts to children in need. They provide safe and nurturing temporary homes for children, support parents as they work towards reunifying with their children, and truly make a difference in their lives.
Their commitment leaves an indelible mark on families for generations and we are extremely grateful for their dedication. Because of them, we are able to live up to our mission to "keep local kids local". Being able to stay in their own schools -with their friends, teachers, afterschool activities, and familiar surroundings - can make a huge difference in the lives of children and youth in foster care.
While there is always a need for foster families, our state faces new challenges now, and the need for foster families is greater than ever. Are you interested in becoming a foster family? Do you know someone who is? We’d love to meet you!
Source: Department of Children & Families. For more information about becoming a foster parent, please contact Cathy Frost or Matt Thomas at (802) 863-7370 or visit us on the web at www.fostercare.vt.gov